Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.