Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Cedars
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Cedar Elm
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cedar Elm
arbousier
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Cedar Elm
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
medronheiro
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree
Care of Cedar Elm and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Cedar Elm 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.