Strawberry Tree

Alternanthera

About Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera

Strawberry Tree

Alternanthera

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

1.3 Origin

Mediterranean

Hybrid origin

1.4 Types

Not Available

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA400

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Grassland

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

8-99-11

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

1.9 Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Not Available

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Round

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

✔ ✘

5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Hummingbirds

Not Available

5.12 Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

no allergic reactions

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

6.2.3 Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

7.2 Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Alternanthera

7.2.1 In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Gudrisag, Garundi

7.2.2 In German

Erdbeerbaum

Alternanthera

7.2.3 In French

arbousier

Alternanthera

7.2.4 In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Alternanthera

7.2.5 In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

Alternanthera

7.2.6 In Portuguese

medronheiro

Alternanthera

7.2.7 In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Alternanthera

7.2.8 In Latin

arbutus

Alternanthera

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Ericales

Caryophyllales

8.5 Family

Ericaceae

Amaranthaceae

8.6 Genus

Arbutus

Alternanthera

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Gomphrenoideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA27

1 27800

Properties of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera

Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera

Care of Strawberry Tree and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.