Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
-
Habitat
Warmer regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-5
7-9
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
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Trifolium pratense
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Red Clover
Arbutus
In Hindi
लाल तिपतिया घास
सदाबहार
In German
Rotklee
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Trèfle rouge
arbousier
In Spanish
Trébol rojo
Arbitus
In Greek
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Trevo vermelho
árbuto
In Polish
Czerwona koniczyna
mącznik
In Latin
Trifolium pratense
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Red Clover and Arbutus
Season and care of Red Clover and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Clover and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Clover is Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Clover is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Clover and Arbutus Physical Information
Red Clover and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Red Clover and Arbutus are as follows:
Red Clover flower color: Pink
Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Clover and Arbutus
Care of Red Clover and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Clover pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.