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About Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone


About Texas Madrone and Yellow Oleander


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

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

Types
it is a type of oleander   
Not Available   

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

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
7-11   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval/Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
640.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
795.00 cm   
26

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach   
White, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black   
Red, Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Blue Green, Olive   

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

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

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

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Narrow   
Elliptic and Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Slow   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

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

Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers   
Not Available   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits, Wood   

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

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana   
ARBUTUS xalapensis   

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

In Hindi
पीला कनेर   
Texas Madrone   

In German
Gelbe Oleander   
Texas Madrone   

In French
Oleander Jaune   
Texas Madrone   

In Spanish
Oleander amarillo   
Arbutus xalapensis   

In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη   
Texas Madrone   

In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo   
Texas Madrone   

In Polish
żółta Oleander   
Texas Madrone   

In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander   
Texas Madrone   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Ericales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Cascabela   
Arbutus   

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 Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone

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

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Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone

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

Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone Physical Information

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

Care of Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone

Care of Yellow Oleander and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yellow Oleander 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.

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