Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
American Holly
In German
Erdbeerbaum
American Holly
In French
arbousier
American Holly
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
American Holly
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
American Holly
In Portuguese
medronheiro
American Holly
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
American Holly
In Latin
arbutus
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Ericaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and American Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and American Holly? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and American Holly. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and American Holly 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 American Holly 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 American Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and American Holly
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and American Holly Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and American Holly are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and American Holly
Care of Strawberry Tree and American Holly 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 American Holly 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 American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.