Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
sasanqua
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
sasanqua
Erdbeerbaum
In French
sasanqua
arbousier
In Spanish
sasanqua
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
sasanqua
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
medronheiro
In Polish
Sasankya
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Sasankya
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree
Care of Sasanqua and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.