Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
-
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Squash
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Squash
In German
Texas Madrone
Squash
In French
Texas Madrone
Squash
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
calabacín
In Greek
Texas Madrone
σκουός
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
abóbora
In Polish
Texas Madrone
kabaczek
In Latin
Texas Madrone
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Squash
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Squash is Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Squash Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Squash are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Squash
Care of Texas Madrone and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.