Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Limequat
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Limequat
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Limequat
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Limequat
arbousier
In Spanish
Limequat
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Limequat
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Limequat
medronheiro
In Polish
Limequat
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Limequat
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Limequat and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Limequat and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Limequat and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Limequat and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Strawberry Tree
Care of Limequat and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Limequat 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.