Arbutus Species, Naked Indian Tree, Texas Madrone
Arbutusxalapensis

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Arbutus (ar-BYOO-tus)
Species: xalapensis (ha-la-PEN-sis)

Synonym:Arbutus densiflora

Synonym:Arbutus floribunda

Synonym:Arbutus glandulosa

Synonym:Arbutus macrophylla

Synonym:Arbutus paniculata

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds