Strawberry Tree

Elephant Bush

About Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush

Strawberry Tree

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Mediterranean

Southern Africa

Types

Arbutus unedo

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

1030

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Green, Red

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Elephant Bush

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Elephant Bush

In French

arbousier

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

elefante Bush

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

medronheiro

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Elephant Bush

In Latin

arbutus

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Caryophyllales

Family

Ericaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush

Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.