Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Homalomena
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Homalomena
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Homalomena
In French
arbousier
Homalomena
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Homalomena
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Homalomena
In Portuguese
medronheiro
homalomena
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Homalomena
In Latin
arbutus
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Homalomena. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Homalomena 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 Homalomena 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 Homalomena and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Homalomena Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena
Care of Strawberry Tree and Homalomena 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 Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.