Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
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Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
pinkroot
In German
Texas Madrone
Spigelia
In French
Texas Madrone
Spigelia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Spigelia
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Spigelia
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Spigelia
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Spigelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Pinkroot
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Pinkroot Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Pinkroot are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Pinkroot
Care of Texas Madrone and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.