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    Arbutus xalapensis

    Also Known As

    • Texas Madrone

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 12'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Arbutus xalapensis plant details

    Arbutus xalapensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arbutus xalapensis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: peeling bark, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arbutus xalapensis

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A lovely relative of the madrone or Arbutus menziesii, the Texas madrone is native in the southwest, from west Texas and New Mexico south into Central America, appearing as a multistemmed shrub or small tree, up to 20' tall, with all the features we love -- evergreen leaves that are dark on top and lighter beneath, white bell flowers in spring followed by bright red berries in the fall, and, best of all, exfoliating bark that peels away revealing smooth new bark in colors ranging from white to apricot to deep red. Very soil tolerant as long as the drainage is excellent. Requires little to no summer water but tolerates occasional water if, again, the drainage is excellent. A perfect addition to the dry garden. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arbutus xalapensis plant

    How to Grow Arbutus xalapensis

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Foliage Color

      • green

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