Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
Mediterranean
Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
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?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Not Available
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Crocus
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Crocus
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Krokus
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Crocus
arbousier
In Spanish
Azafrán
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
κρόκος
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Açafrão
medronheiro
In Polish
Krokus
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ericales
Family
Iridaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Crocoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crocus and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Crocus and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Crocus and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is Not Available and width 5.10 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crocus and Strawberry Tree
Care of Crocus and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning 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 Crocus 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.
