Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Arbutus unedo
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Lemon Thyme
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Zitronenthymian
In French
arbousier
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
citron Thyme
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
medronheiro
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
arbutus
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme
Care of Strawberry Tree and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.