Pinkroot

Strawberry Tree

About Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree

Pinkroot

Strawberry Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Mediterranean

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

110

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-88-9

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm1,220.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Orbiculate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

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, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

pinkroot

झरबेरी पेड़

In German

Spigelia

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Spigelia

arbousier

In Spanish

Spigelia

Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Spigelia

φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Spigelia

medronheiro

In Polish

Spigelia

Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Spigelia

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ericales

Family

Loganiceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

602

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Properties of Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree

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

Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree

Care of Pinkroot and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.