Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pollution, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Australian Willow, Wilga
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Hortensie
In French
arbousier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Hortensia
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
arbutus
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Australian Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Australian Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Australian Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Australian Willow height is 760.00 cm and width 613.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Australian Willow flower color: White and Ivory
- Australian Willow leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow
Care of Strawberry Tree and Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.