Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mediterranean
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
arbousier
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
medronheiro
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Strawberry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree
Care of Bird Cherry and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.