Arbutus xalapensis
(Texas Madrone)
Arbutus xalapensis, Manzanita Spring, Guadalupe Mountains National Park 5609/5618
Arbutus xalapensis, Manzanita Spring, Guadalupe Mountains National Park 5567/5582
Arbutus xalapensis, Guadalupe Mountains National Park 2439
Arbutus xalapensis, Devil’s Hall Trail, Guadalupe Mountains National Park 1660
Arbutus xalapensis, Smith Spring Trail, Guadalupe Mountains National Park 2693
| Scientific Name | Arbutus xalapensis | USDA PLANTS Symbol | ARXA80 |
| Common Name | Texas Madrone | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 184548 |
| Family | Ericaceae (Heath) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Wooded, rocky hillsides and canyons in upper elevations. Plant: Usually multi-trunked evergreen tree, 20 to 30 feet tall; colorful, exfoliating outer bark revealing polished, red, inner bark. Leaves: Dark green leathery leaves with red-tinged edges and undersides, to 3-1/2 inches long, ovate-elliptical shape. Inflorescence: Small, white, urn-shaped, flowers in large clusters. Fruit: Red or orange berries about 1/3 inch diameter. Bloom Period: February to April. References: Wildflower Center and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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