Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, California, Mexico
Types
Arbutus unedo
Standard Live Oak, Highrise Live Oak, Cathedral Live Oak
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
Don't prune in the fall, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the first year, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
QUERCUS agrifolia
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
California Live Oak
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
पुरान बलूत
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Live Oak
In French
arbousier
Live Oak
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
roble vivo
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
live oak
In Portuguese
medronheiro
carvalho vivo
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Live Oak
In Latin
arbutus
live quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Live Oak. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Live Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Live Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Live Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Live Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Live Oak Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Live Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Live Oak height is 610.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Live Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Live Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak
Care of Strawberry Tree and Live Oak 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 Live Oak pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Remove dead branches. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Live Oak needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week.