Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Texas Madrone
Rowan Tree
In French
Texas Madrone
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree
Care of Texas Madrone and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.