Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Arbutus unedo
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Juneberry
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Felsenbirnen
In French
arbousier
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Amelanchier
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Juneberry
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Amelanchier
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Świdośliwa
In Latin
arbutus
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Juneberry
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Juneberry Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Juneberry are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Juneberry
Care of Strawberry Tree and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.