Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Brazil
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Thickets, Woodlands
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
8-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
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, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antioxidants
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
BRUNFELSIA calycina
  
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
Common Name
Raintree
  
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
In Hindi
Brunfelsia plant
  
झरबेरी पेड़
  
In German
Brunfelsia Pflanze
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
plante Brunfelsia
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
planta brunfelsia
  
Árbol de fresa
  
In Greek
φυτό Brunfelsia
  
φράουλα δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
plantas Brunfelsia
  
medronheiro
  
In Polish
Brunfelsia roślin
  
Strawberry Tree
  
In Latin
Hedysarum herba
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Brunfelsia
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Petunia
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia season is Not Available and Strawberry Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree
Care of Brunfelsia and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia 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.