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About Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Texas Madrone


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Tree   

Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval/Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
640.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
795.00 cm   
26
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red, Orange   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive   
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   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Prune in late summer or fall, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware   
Used as Ornamental plant, 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   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Texas Madrone   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Texas Madrone   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Texas Madrone   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Texas Madrone   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Texas Madrone   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Texas Madrone   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Texas Madrone   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Sapindales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Texas Madrone and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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