Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark 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
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Traditional medicine, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Texas Madrone
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Texas Madrone
arbousier
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Texas Madrone
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
medronheiro
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Texas Madrone
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree
Care of Texas Madrone and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.