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