Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Spider Mites
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Elephant Ear
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Elephant Ear
In French
arbousier
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Elephant Ear
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Elephant Ear
In Latin
arbutus
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear
Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Ear 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 Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.