Texas Sage

Arbutus

About Texas Sage and Arbutus

Texas Sage

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Herbaceous Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America

Types

Leucophyllum frutescens

Number of Varieties

3012

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Habitat

Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

9-6

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Sandy

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anticoagulant, antimicrobial

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as a spice

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cottage garden, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SALVIA coccinea

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Blood Sage, Texas Sage

Arbutus

In Hindi

Texas Sage

सदाबहार

In German

Texas Sage

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Texas Sage

arbousier

In Spanish

Sabio de Tejas

Arbitus

In Greek

Τέξας Sage

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Texas Sábio

árbuto

In Polish

Texas Sage

mącznik

In Latin

Texas Sage

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Ericales

Family

Lamiaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Salvia

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

9008

1 27800

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Properties of Texas Sage and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Texas Sage and Arbutus

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

Texas Sage and Arbutus Physical Information

Texas Sage and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Arbutus are as follows:

Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Texas Sage and Arbutus

Care of Texas Sage and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.