Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Moroccan cypress
South Tibet cypress
Cheng's cypress
Yunnan cypress
Saharan cypress
weeping cypress
Tibetan cypress
Mediterranean cypress
Tonkin cypress
Himalayan cypress
Vietnamese cypress
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Lowland, Mountain tops, Mountains, Terrestrial, tropical environments, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lance shaped
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
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
CUPRESSUS sempervirens
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Tuscan cypress
Pencil pine
Graveyard cypress
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
इतालवी सरू
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Italienisch Cypress
In French
arbousier
Italian Cypress
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Ciprés italiano
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Ιταλικά Cypress
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Italian Cypress
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Italian Cypress
In Latin
arbutus
Cupressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Italian Cypress is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Cypress is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Italian Cypress height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Italian Cypress flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Cypress leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress
Care of Strawberry Tree and Italian Cypress 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 Italian Cypress pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.