Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Arbutus unedo
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, 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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
arbousier
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
arbutus
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Strawberry Tree and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.