Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Arbutus unedo
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Million Gold', MELAMPODIUM leucanthum, MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Sandy Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
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
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bonsai, Container
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Showstar'
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Butter Daisy
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Butterdaisy Plant
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Butterdaisy Pflanze
In French
arbousier
Butterdaisy Plante
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Planta Butterdaisy
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Butterdaisy φυτών
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Butterdaisy Planta
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Butterdaisy roślin
In Latin
arbutus
Planta Butterdaisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Arbutus
Melampodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Campanuliden, Dicotyledonous
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Butter Daisy 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 Butter Daisy 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 Butter Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butter Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Butter Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Butter Daisy is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Butter Daisy height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Butter Daisy flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Butter Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy
Care of Strawberry Tree and Butter Daisy 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 Butter Daisy pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butter Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.