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About Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree


About Strawberry Tree and Glossy Abelia


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Hybrid origin  
Mediterranean  

Types
Not Available  
Not Available  

Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
8-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
33

Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
White, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Not Available  
Yellow, Red  

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Orbiculate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

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, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
  
  

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 dead or diseased plant parts  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
no allergic reactions  
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use  
Antioxidants  

Part of Plant Used
Not Available  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
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, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  
Shade Trees, Street Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora  
ARBUTUS 'Marina'  

Common Name
Glossy Abelia  
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree  

In Hindi
Glossy Abelia  
झरबेरी पेड़  

In German
Glossy Abelia  
Erdbeerbaum  

In French
Abelia Glossy  
arbousier  

In Spanish
Abelia brillante  
Árbol de fresa  

In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia  
φράουλα δέντρο  

In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante  
medronheiro  

In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia  
Strawberry Tree  

In Latin
Abutilon glossy  
arbutus  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Dipsacales  
Ericales  

Family
Caprifoliaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Abelia  
Arbutus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Not Available  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
28  
99+
Not Available  

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Properties of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree. Glossy Abelia doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Glossy Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Glossy Abelia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree

Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.

Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Care of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree

Care of Glossy Abelia and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Glossy Abelia 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.

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