Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Environmental Uses
-
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
wingnut
Texas Madrone
In German
wingnut
Texas Madrone
In French
wingnut
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
wingnut
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
wingnut
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
wingnut
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Wingnut
Texas Madrone
In Latin
wingnut
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Season and Care of Wingnut and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Wingnut and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wingnut and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Wingnut and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Wingnut and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Wingnut and Texas Madrone
Care of Wingnut and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Wingnut 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.