Meadow Phlox

Strawberry Tree

About Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree

Meadow Phlox

Strawberry Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Mediterranean

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

6010

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-88-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Orbiculate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

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, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

झरबेरी पेड़

In German

Wiese Phlox

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Meadow Phlox

arbousier

In Spanish

prado Phlox

Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

medronheiro

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Phlox meadow

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Solanales

Ericales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Phlox

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

702

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree. Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. 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 Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree

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

Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree

Care of Meadow Phlox and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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.