Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Arbutus xalapensis
Acer circinatum
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
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, Full Shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
बेल मेपल
In German
Texas Madrone
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Texas Madrone
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
arce vid
In Greek
Texas Madrone
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
bordo de videira
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Vine Maple
In Latin
Texas Madrone
vitis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Vine Maple
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Vine Maple Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Vine Maple are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Vine Maple
Care of Texas Madrone and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.