Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Arbutus unedo
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
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, Yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ASTER ericoides
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Heath Aster
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Hydrangea
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Hortensie
In French
arbousier
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Hortensia
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
arbutus
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heath Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Heath Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Heath Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Heath Aster height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Heath Aster flower color: White, Yellow and Light Pink
- Heath Aster leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster
Care of Strawberry Tree and Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster 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 Heath Aster needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.