Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ARDISIA japonica
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
In German
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
In French
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Ardisia japonica
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Japanese Ardisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Japanese Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia
Care of Texas Madrone and Japanese Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.