Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Green, Yellow green
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
-
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Texas Madrone
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Texas Madrone
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
arce de Trident
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
bordo Trident
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Trident klon
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Trident Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Trident Maple
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Texas Madrone and Trident Maple Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Trident Maple are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Trident Maple
Care of Texas Madrone and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.