Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
North America
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, 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
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Fall Phlox
In German
Erdbeerbaum
fall phlox
In French
arbousier
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Fall Phlox
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Fall Phlox
In Latin
arbutus
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox
Care of Strawberry Tree and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.