Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Arbutus unedo
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Yambohne
In French
arbousier
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
arbutus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Jicama. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Jicama
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Jicama Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Jicama are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Jicama
Care of Strawberry Tree and Jicama 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 Jicama pruning is done 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.