Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
arbousier
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
arbutus
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ericoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Strawberry Tree and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.