Strawberry Tree

Ixora

About Strawberry Tree and Ixora

Strawberry Tree

Ixora

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Mediterranean

Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

Types

Arbutus unedo

Ixora albersii Ixora beckleri Ixora ooumuensis Ixora jucunda Ixora nigerica Ixora st.-johnii Ixora umbellata

Number of Varieties

10400

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Red, Purple, Rose

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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

IXORA

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Ixora

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Ixora

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Ixora

In French

arbousier

Ixora

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Ixora

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

Ixora

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Ixora

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Ixora

In Latin

arbutus

Ixora

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Gentianales

Family

Ericaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Ixora

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ixoreae

Subfamily

Ixoroideae

Number of Species

2545

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Ixora

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Ixora

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

Strawberry Tree and Ixora Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Ixora are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Ixora

Care of Strawberry Tree and Ixora 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 Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.