Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Mediterranean
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Lanceolate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Scale Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Silverberry
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Silverberry
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Silverberry
arbousier
In Spanish
Silverberry
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Silverberry
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverberry
medronheiro
In Polish
Silverberry
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Silverberry
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
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Season and Care of Silverberry and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Silverberry and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Silverberry and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Strawberry Tree
Care of Silverberry and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.