Strawberry Tree

Begonia

About Strawberry Tree and Begonia

Strawberry Tree

Begonia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean

Types

Arbutus unedo

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

101600

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Pink, Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

बिगोनिया

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Begonie

In French

arbousier

Begonia

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Begonia

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

μπιγκόνια

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Begônia

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Begonia

In Latin

arbutus

Begonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Cucurbitales

Family

Ericaceae

Begoniaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Begonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

21795

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Begonia. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Begonia 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 Begonia 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 Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Begonia

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

Strawberry Tree and Begonia Physical Information

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

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Begonia

Care of Strawberry Tree and Begonia 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 Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.