Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Hydrangea
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Hydrangea
In German
Texas Madrone
Hortensie
In French
Texas Madrone
Hortensia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Hortensia
In Greek
Texas Madrone
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Hortênsia
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Hortensja
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Hydrangea
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Hydrangea Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Hydrangea are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Hydrangea
Care of Texas Madrone and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.