Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Orange
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
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Dracaena
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Dracaena
In French
arbousier
Dracaena
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Dracaena
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Dracena
In Latin
arbutus
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Dracaena. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Dracaena 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 Dracaena 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 Dracaena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Dracaena Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dracaena 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 Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.