Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
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
Loam
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Chionodoxa
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Ruhm des Schnees
In French
arbousier
gloire de la neige
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
gloria de la nieve
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
glory-of-the-snow
In Portuguese
medronheiro
glória da neve
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
chwała śniegu
In Latin
arbutus
glory of the snow
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Asparagales
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Glory of the Snow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Glory of the Snow is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow
Care of Strawberry Tree and Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.