Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Tan
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Common Mallow
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
malva neglecta
In German
Erdbeerbaum
malva neglecta
In French
arbousier
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Malva neglecta
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
medronheiro
malva neglecta
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
arbutus
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow
Care of Strawberry Tree and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow pruning is done 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.