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Texas Madrone, scientifically known as Arbutus texana, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to Central and Northeastern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Texas in the United States. Texas Madrone (Latin: Arbutus texana) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Texas Madrone is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Texas Madrone is a member native to ELS, GUA, HON, MXC, MXG, and MXE. Texas Madrone thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Texas Madrone grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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