Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, roadside embankments, Stony hillsides
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Linear
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
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
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens 'Purity'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Perennial candytuft
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Perennial candytuft
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Perennial candytuft
Erdbeerbaum
In French
candytuft Perennial
arbousier
In Spanish
candytuft perenne
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
πολυετείς candytuft
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
candytuft perennial
medronheiro
In Polish
Wieloletnia candytuft
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
annos suffruticosum
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perennial Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perennial Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Perennial Candytuft height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Perennial Candytuft flower color: White
Perennial Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree
Care of Perennial Candytuft and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perennial Candytuft 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 Perennial Candytuft 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.