Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Lake Sides, Shores of rivers or lakes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Brown, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORNUS amomum
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
silky cornel
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Kinnikinnick
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Kinnikinnick
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Kinnikinnick
arbousier
In Spanish
Kinnikinnick
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Kinnikinnick
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Kinnikinnick
medronheiro
In Polish
Kinnikinnick
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Kinnikinnick
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kinnikinnick season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kinnikinnick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kinnikinnick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kinnikinnick height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Kinnikinnick flower color: Ivory
Kinnikinnick leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree
Care of Kinnikinnick and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kinnikinnick pruning is done 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 Kinnikinnick 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.