Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Arbutus unedo
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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 Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Whiteflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
meadow saffron
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arbousier
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Estado de conservación
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
arbutus
autumnale
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron
Care of Strawberry Tree and Meadow Saffron 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 Meadow Saffron pruning is done . In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.