Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
-
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
tabardillo
In German
Texas Madrone
tabardillo
In French
Texas Madrone
tabardillo
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
tabardillo
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Tabardillo
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Tabardillo
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Tabardillo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Tabardillo
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Tabardillo Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Tabardillo are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Tabardillo
Care of Texas Madrone and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.