Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Central America, Mexico
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
7-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
-
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Mousemelon
In German
Texas Madrone
Maus Melone
In French
Texas Madrone
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Mousemelon
In Greek
Texas Madrone
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
melão rato
In Polish
Texas Madrone
mysz melona
In Latin
Texas Madrone
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon
Care of Texas Madrone and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.