Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mediterranean
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Fruits
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Needle Grass
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Nadel- Gras
Erdbeerbaum
In French
aiguille Herbe
arbousier
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
medronheiro
In Polish
igła do trawy
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
acus Grass
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree
Care of Needle Grass and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.