Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
moist forests
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Rhododendron
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
rhododendron
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Rhododendron
Erdbeerbaum
In French
rhododendron
arbousier
In Spanish
rododendro
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
rododendro
medronheiro
In Polish
rododendron
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Rhododendron
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree
Care of Rhododendron and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs 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 Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.