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About Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander


About Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

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

Types
Not Available   
it is a type of oleander   

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains   
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Oval/Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
640.00 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
795.00 cm   
26
240.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red, Orange   
Red, Green, Black   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate   
Long Narrow   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

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   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently   
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   

Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches   

Fertilizers
Not Available   
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Not Available   
Bacteria, fungus, Insects   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Pollution, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Phytodermatitis, Toxic   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife   
Not Available   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware   
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis   
THEVETIA peruviana   

Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone   
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut   

In Hindi
Texas Madrone   
पीला कनेर   

In German
Texas Madrone   
Gelbe Oleander   

In French
Texas Madrone   
Oleander Jaune   

In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis   
Oleander amarillo   

In Greek
Texas Madrone   
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη   

In Portuguese
Texas Madrone   
Oleander amarelo   

In Polish
Texas Madrone   
żółta Oleander   

In Latin
Texas Madrone   
Yellow haurit Cleander   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Gentianales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Cascabela   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

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 Yellow Oleander

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

Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander

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

Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander Physical Information

Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander are as follows:

Care of Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander

Care of Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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