Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arbousier
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
cólquico
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
medronheiro
aftomn gema
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
arbutus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus
Care of Strawberry Tree and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.