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About Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy


About Boston Ivy and Strawberry Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Vines   

Origin
Mediterranean   
United States, Mexico   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
Deciduous forests   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9   
4-10   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
12 - 1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Vine/Liana   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
10.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
15.20 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink   
Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Maple shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Not Available   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, 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   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Root Division, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Keep the Soil well drained   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
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   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Flea beetles, Insects   

Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Very little waste   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Leaves, Vines   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Edible, Vegetable   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'   
Parthenocissus tricuspidata   

Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree   
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine   

In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़   
Boston Ivy   

In German
Erdbeerbaum   
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein   

In French
arbousier   
Winobluszcz trójklapowy   

In Spanish
Árbol de fresa   
Boston Ivy   

In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο   
Boston Ivy   

In Portuguese
medronheiro   
Boston Ivy   

In Polish
Strawberry Tree   
Boston Ivy   

In Latin
arbutus   
Boston Ivy   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Vitales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Vitaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Parthenocissus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
12   
99+

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy

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

Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy are as follows:

Care of Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy

Care of Strawberry Tree and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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