Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
arbousier
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
medronheiro
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
arbutus
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Mashua. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Mashua 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 Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Mashua
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Mashua Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Mashua are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Mashua
Care of Strawberry Tree and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.