Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Middle Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
Perennial Grass
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
7-11
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
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
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
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
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.