Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Arbutus unedo
Ornamental
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Aster amellus
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Aster
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
एस्टर
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Astern
In French
arbousier
Aster
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Aster
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
αστήρ
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Aster
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Aster? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Aster. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Aster 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 Aster 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 Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Aster
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Aster Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Aster are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Strawberry Tree and Aster
Care of Strawberry Tree and Aster 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 Aster 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 Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.