Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light brown, Light 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
Brown
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
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
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
बौना कैटेल
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
arbousier
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Espadaña enano
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
arbutus
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.