Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Grass
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Woodlands
  
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
9 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Ivory
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Coral, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Tan
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS arizonica
  
SORGHASTRUM nutans
  
Common Name
Arizona Madrone
  
Indian Grass
  
In Hindi
Arizona Madrone
  
भारतीय घास
  
In German
Arizona Madrone
  
Indian Grass
  
In French
Arizona Madrone
  
Herbe indienne
  
In Spanish
Arizona MADRONE
  
Hierba india
  
In Greek
Αριζόνα Madrone
  
Ινδικό Grass
  
In Portuguese
Arizona Madrone
  
grama indianas
  
In Polish
Arizona Madrone
  
Indyjski Trawa
  
In Latin
Arizona Madrone
  
Indian Grass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Poales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Sorghastrum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available