Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Arbutus unedo
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
False Indigo
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
इंडिगो
In German
Erdbeerbaum
falsches Indigo
In French
arbousier
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Falso Indigo
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
medronheiro
false Indigo
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
arbutus
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and False Indigo
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and False Indigo Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and False Indigo are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Strawberry Tree and False Indigo
Care of Strawberry Tree and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.