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Arbutus Species, Naked Indian Tree, Texas Madrone

Arbutusxalapensis

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Arbutus (ar-BYOO-tus)

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Species

xalapensis (ha-la-PEN-sis)

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Synonym

Arbutus densiflora

Arbutus floribunda

Arbutus glandulosa

Arbutus macrophylla

Arbutus paniculata

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Height

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Texas Madrone Arbutus xalapensis is native to Texas and other States.

Krispi

Canyon Lake, TX (Zone 9b) | March 2006 | positive

When we bought our property, the "Naked Indian", or Madrone, was growing on it. We found out that the tree must grow close to a cedar, ...Read More

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Arbutusxalapensis

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