Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Brazil
Types
Arbutus unedo
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
arbousier
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
arbutus
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf
Care of Strawberry Tree and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.