Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Root
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Texas Madrone
Octopus tree
In French
Texas Madrone
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Texas Madrone
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Texas Madrone
polypus ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree
Care of Texas Madrone and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.