Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Macaw
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Ara
Erdbeerbaum
In Spanish
guacamayo
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
μακώ
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
arara
medronheiro
In Polish
ara
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Macaw and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Macaw and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Macaw and Strawberry Tree. Macaw doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Macaw does not have fragrant flowers. Macaw has allergic reactions like Asthma and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Macaw and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macaw and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Macaw and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Macaw and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Macaw and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Strawberry Tree
Care of Macaw and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.