Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
All sorts of environments
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Arbutus
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
सदाबहार
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Erdbeerbaum
St. Augustine Grass
In French
arbousier
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Arbitus
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
κουμαριά
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
árbuto
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
mącznik
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
arbutus
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Arbutus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Arbutus and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.