Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Arbutus unedo
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Dry areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous when unripe
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Garland
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Celeste Fig, Fig
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
अंजीर
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Echte Feige
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Ficus carica
arbousier
In Spanish
Ficus carica
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Celeste Fig
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Figueira-comum
medronheiro
In Polish
Figowiec pospolity
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Ficus carica
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree
Care of Celeste Fig and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig 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.