Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Erdbeerbaum
In French
usine Blue Ash
arbousier
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
medronheiro
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like . 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 Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree
Care of Blue Ash and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Blue Ash 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.