Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Triticale
Arbutus
In Hindi
triticale
सदाबहार
In German
Triticale
Erdbeerbaum
In French
triticale
arbousier
In Spanish
triticale
Arbitus
In Greek
τριτικάλε
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
triticale
árbuto
In Polish
pszenżyto
mącznik
In Latin
Triticum
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Agaricales
Ericales
Genus
Triticosecale
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Triticale and Arbutus
Season and care of Triticale and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Triticale and Arbutus Physical Information
Triticale and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Arbutus are as follows:
Triticale flower color: Yellow
Triticale leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Triticale and Arbutus
Care of Triticale and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.