Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
Gerbera Ambigua, Gerbera Linnaei, Barberton Daisy
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Grassland, rocky banks of streams, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in flowering season, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, breathing problems, Nausea, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antispasmodic, Gout, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
GERBERA jamesonii
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Barberton Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Gerbera
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Gerbera
In French
arbousier
Gerbera
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Gerbera
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Gerbera
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Gerbera
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Gerbera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Magnoliids
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gerbera Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Gerbera Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Gerbera Daisy is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Gerbera Daisy height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Gerbera Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Gerbera Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy
Care of Strawberry Tree and Gerbera Daisy 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 Gerbera Daisy pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Gerbera Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.