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About Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass


About Elephant Grass and Strawberry Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
Mediterranean   
Middle Africa   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9   
7-11   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
12 - 1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
120.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink   
Sandy Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Red   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Purple   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Purple   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Budding, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Cold climate, Drought, Salt   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds, Flying insects   

Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation   
Asthma, breathing problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants   
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Leaves, Seeds   

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

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'   
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'   

Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree   
Elephant Grass   

In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़   
हाथी घास   

In German
Erdbeerbaum   
Elefantengras   

In French
arbousier   
l'herbe à éléphant   

In Spanish
Árbol de fresa   
pasto elefante   

In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο   
ελέφαντα χόρτο   

In Portuguese
medronheiro   
capim-elefante   

In Polish
Strawberry Tree   
trawa słoniowa   

In Latin
arbutus   
elephanti herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Poales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Pennisetum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Paniceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass

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

Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass are as follows:

Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass

Care of Strawberry Tree and Elephant Grass 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 Grass pruning is done 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 Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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