Arbutus xalapensis (Ericaceae) Evergreen tree

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Arbutus xalapensis
Evergreen tree
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The Arbutus xalapensis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Ericaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Arbutus xalapensis
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  H.B.K.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Drier oak forests from Sinaloa, Chihuahua and Nuevo Leon southwards.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a lime-free nutrient-rich well-drained moisture-retentive soil in sun or semi-shade and shelter from cold drying winds, especially when young[200]. Plants are not hardy in the colder areas of the country, tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c[200].

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