Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, 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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALLIUM sativum
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
लहसुन
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Knoblauch
Erdbeerbaum
In Spanish
Ajo
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
σκόρδο
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
alho
medronheiro
In Polish
czosnek
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garlic and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Garlic and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Garlic and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garlic season is Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garlic is Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Garlic and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Garlic and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Garlic and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garlic and Strawberry Tree
Care of Garlic and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.