Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
8-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Compound
  
Orbiculate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Antioxidants
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
cultivated as pasture or hay crop
  
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
Groundcover
  
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
VICIA villosa 'Purple Bounty'
  
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
Common Name
Hairy Vetch, Purple Bounty Vetch
  
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
In Hindi
Purple Bounty Vetch
  
झरबेरी पेड़
  
In German
Lila Bounty Wicke
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Violet Bounty Vetch
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
Purple Bounty Arveja
  
Árbol de fresa
  
In Greek
Μωβ Bounty Vetch
  
φράουλα δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Roxo recompensa ervilhaca
  
medronheiro
  
In Polish
Purpurowy Bounty Wyka
  
Strawberry Tree
  
In Latin
Bounty purpura Vetch
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Vicia
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Vicieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Bounty Vetch season is Spring and Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Purple Bounty Vetch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Bounty Vetch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Bounty Vetch height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Purple Bounty Vetch flower color: Purple and Violet
Purple Bounty Vetch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree
Care of Purple Bounty Vetch and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Bounty Vetch 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 Purple Bounty Vetch 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.