Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
Strawberry Bush
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Strawberry Bush
In French
Bois noir
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Blackwood
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Press
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Celastrales
Family
Fabaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush? We provide you with everything About Blackwood and Strawberry Bush. Blackwood doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Blackwood does not have fragrant flowers. Blackwood has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation and Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems and Skin irritation. 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 Blackwood and Strawberry Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackwood and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Blackwood and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush
Care of Blackwood and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood 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 Blackwood 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.