Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Rockets Freifrau
In French
arbousier
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Rocket Dame
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Rocket Dame
In Latin
arbutus
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.