Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
boxberry
In German
Erdbeerbaum
boxberry
In French
arbousier
boxberry
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
boxberry
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
boxberry
In Portuguese
medronheiro
boxberry
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
boxberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Boxberry
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Boxberry Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Boxberry are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Boxberry
Care of Strawberry Tree and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.