Broomsedge

Strawberry Tree

About Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree

Broomsedge

Strawberry Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Grass

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Mediterranean

Types

Virginia water horehound

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

-10

0 40000

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Habitat

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

9-6

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.96 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.48 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Tan, Brown

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like

Orbiculate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Fall, Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ANDROPOGON virginicus

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

Broomsedge grass

झरबेरी पेड़

In German

broomsedge Gras

Erdbeerbaum

In French

broomsedge herbe

arbousier

In Spanish

hierba Broomsedge

Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Broomsedge γρασίδι

φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Broomsedge grama

medronheiro

In Polish

Broomsedge trawy

Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Broomsedge herba

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales

Ericales

Family

Poaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Andropogon

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree. Broomsedge doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Broomsedge does not have fragrant flowers. Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Pollen and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree

Season and care of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree

Care of Broomsedge and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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.