Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Arbutus
In German
Emu Bush
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Emu Bush
arbousier
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Arbitus
In Greek
emu Μπους
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
árbuto
In Polish
Emu Bush
mącznik
In Latin
Emu Bush
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Myoporaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Arbutus
Season and care of Emu Bush and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Emu Bush and Arbutus Physical Information
Emu Bush and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Arbutus are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Emu Bush and Arbutus
Care of Emu Bush and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.