Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Arbutus unedo
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
arbousier
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
arbutus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple
Care of Strawberry Tree and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.