Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Arbutus
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Tilapia
In French
arbousier
Tilapia
In Spanish
Arbitus
tilapia
In Portuguese
árbuto
tilaka
In Polish
mącznik
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arbutus and Tilaka
Season and care of Arbutus and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Arbutus and Tilaka Physical Information
Arbutus and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Tilaka are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arbutus and Tilaka
Care of Arbutus and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.