Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
gardens, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Grass like
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, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
COLEONEMA pulchrum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Breath of Heaven
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Breath of Heaven Plant
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Atem des Himmels Pflanze
In French
arbousier
Breath of Heaven Plante
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Aliento del Cielo Planta
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Ανάσα του Ουρανού Φυτών
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Respiração do Céu Planta
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Breath of Heaven Zakładu
In Latin
arbutus
Gaudete de caelo Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Breath-of-Heaven 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 Breath-of-Heaven 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 Breath-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breath-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Breath-of-Heaven is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Breath-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breath-of-Heaven height is 304.80 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Breath-of-Heaven flower color: Red and Pink
- Breath-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven
Care of Strawberry Tree and Breath-of-Heaven 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 Breath-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Breath-of-Heaven needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.