Strawberry Tree

Herb Robert

About Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert

Strawberry Tree

Herb Robert

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Mediterranean

Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America

Types

Arbutus unedo

Geranium robertianum

Number of Varieties

101

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Shaded sites, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-93-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Pink, Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Green, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves, Root, Whole plant

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

GERANIUM robertianum

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Kraut Robert

In French

arbousier

herbe à Robert

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

hierba de San Roberto

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

βότανο Robert

In Portuguese

medronheiro

erva robert

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

herb robert

In Latin

arbutus

Robertus herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Geraniales

Family

Ericaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

275

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert

Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert

Care of Strawberry Tree and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.