Strawberry Tree

Lemonbalm

About Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm

Strawberry Tree

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Mediterranean

Southern Europe

Types

Arbutus unedo

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

105

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

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

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

नींबू बाम

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Lemonbalm

In French

arbousier

mélisse

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Lemonbalm

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Lemonbalm

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Lemonbalm

In Latin

arbutus

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Ericaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm

Care of Strawberry Tree and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.