Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Oral Cancers
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used as an interior landscaping species
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antidepressant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Nut
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ARECA catechu
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
सुपारी पाम
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Betel Palm
In French
arbousier
Palmier à bétel
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Betel Palm
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Betel Palm
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Betel Palm
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Betel Palm
In Latin
arbutus
Betel Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Betel Palm 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 Betel Palm 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 Betel Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm
Care of Strawberry Tree and Betel Palm 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 Betel Palm 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 Betel Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.