Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Arbutus unedo
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-15
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
Upright/Erect
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
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.