Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Winter heath
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Strawberry Bush
In German
Alpine Heath
Strawberry Bush
In French
Alpine Heath
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Alpine Heath
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Classic Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Ericaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush
Care of Alpine Heath and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.