Home
Garden Plants


About Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum


About Epidendrum and Strawberry Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Epiphyte  

Origin
Mediterranean  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil  

Types
Arbutus unedo  
Diothonea, Auliza  

Number of Varieties
10  
1000  
14

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands  
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9  
11-15  

AHS Heat Zone
9-6  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
20.30 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
White, Light Green, Ivory  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Yellow, Red  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbiculate  
Linear  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
-  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall  
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Cold climate, Humidity  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Divison, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Ample Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

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

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Cold climate, Humidity  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
No  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites  

Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation  
Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Flowers  

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'  
EPIDENDRUM ciliare  

Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree  
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid  

In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़  
Epidendrum  

In German
Erdbeerbaum  
Epidendrum  

In French
arbousier  
Epidendrum  

In Spanish
Árbol de fresa  
Epidendrum  

In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο  
Epidendrum  

In Portuguese
medronheiro  
Epidendrum  

In Polish
Strawberry Tree  
Epidendrum  

In Latin
arbutus  
Epidendrum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  

Order
Ericales  
Asparagales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Orchidaceae  

Genus
Arbutus  
Coilostylis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
Epidendreae  

Subfamily
-  
Epidendroideae  

Number of Species
2  
1500  
18

Summary >>
<< Classification

Properties of Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum

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

Compare List of Trees

Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum

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

Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum are as follows:

Care of Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum

Care of Strawberry Tree and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.

List of Trees

List of Trees

» More List of Trees

Compare List of Trees

» More Compare List of Trees