Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, 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 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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
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, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Schefflera
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Schefflera
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Schefflera
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Schefflera
arbousier
In Spanish
Schefflera
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Schefflera
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Schefflera
medronheiro
In Polish
Schefflera
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Schefflera
arbutus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Strawberry Tree. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Schefflera and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Schefflera and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Schefflera and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree
Care of Schefflera and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.