Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
8-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Flowers, Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
  
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
  
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
  
झरबेरी पेड़
  
In German
Italienisch Arum
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Arum italienne
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Arum italiana
  
Árbol de fresa
  
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
  
φράουλα δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
  
medronheiro
  
In Polish
włoski Arum
  
Strawberry Tree
  
In Latin
Italian Arum
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Areae
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree
Care of Italian Arum and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Italian Arum 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.