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About Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush


About Softstem Bulrush and Arbutus


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Sedge or Rush  

Origin
-  
North America  

Types
-  
Grass  

Number of Varieties
12  
5  

Habitat
All sorts of environments  
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes  

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9  
-9999  

AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
-  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Twisted/Contorted  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm  
99+
270.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm  
99+
150.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Olive  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Olive  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Olive  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Sandy Brown  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Long linear and narrow  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Poorly Drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Rhizome division, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs  
occasional watering once established  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Poorly Drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch  
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects  

Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems  
Itchiness  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis  
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves  
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem  

Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy  
Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii  
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani  

Common Name
Arbutus  
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush  

In Hindi
सदाबहार  
Softstem Bulrush  

In German
Erdbeerbaum  
Softstem Bulrush  

In French
arbousier  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Spanish
Arbitus  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Greek
κουμαριά  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Portuguese
árbuto  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Polish
mącznik  
Softstem Bulrush  

In Latin
arbutus  
Softstem Bulrush  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
-  
Liliopsida  

Order
Ericales  
Poales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Cyperaceae  

Genus
Arbutus  
Schoenoplectus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
Arbutoideae  
-  

Number of Species
8  
99+
35  
99+

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Properties of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush

Season and care of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Care of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Arbutus and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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