Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Beans
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
बीजपत्र
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Cotyledon
In French
arbousier
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Cotyledon
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Cotyledon
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Liścień
In Latin
arbutus
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon
Care of Strawberry Tree and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.