Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Hosta
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Hosta
In German
Texas Madrone
Hosta
In French
Texas Madrone
Hosta
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Hosta
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Hosta
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Hosta
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Hosta
In Latin
Texas Madrone
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Hosta
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Hosta Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Hosta are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Hosta
Care of Texas Madrone and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.