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Strawberry Tree
Birch
About Birch and Strawberry Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Biennial  
Type
Tree  
Tree  
Origin
Mediterranean  
-  
Types
Arbutus unedo  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii  
Number of Varieties
10  
60  
99+
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands  
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9  
4-7  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
7-1  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Pyramidal  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
1,219.20 cm  
34
Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
762.00 cm  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
Yellow, Tan  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red  
Bronze, Sandy Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Yellow, Red, Orange  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall  
Early Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering  
Average Water Needs, Medium  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
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  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Ants, Birds, Insects  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Shadow Tree  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants  
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Whole plant  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Used in paper industry  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'  
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'  
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree  
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch  
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़  
भोज पत्र  
In German
Erdbeerbaum  
Birke  
In French
arbousier  
Arbre de bouleau  
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa  
Abedul  
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο  
Birch Tree  
In Portuguese
medronheiro  
bétula  
In Polish
Strawberry Tree  
Brzoza  
In Latin
arbutus  
Caerulus  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Ericales  
Fagales  
Family
Ericaceae  
Betulaceae  
Genus
Arbutus  
Betula  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
-  
Carpinaceae  
Number of Species
2  
34  
99+
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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Birch

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

Strawberry Tree and Birch Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Birch are as follows:

Care of Strawberry Tree and Birch

Care of Strawberry Tree and Birch 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 Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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