Strawberry Tree

Mexican primrose

About Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose

Strawberry Tree

Mexican primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean

Texas

Types

Arbutus unedo

Oenothera berlandieri, Oenothera speciosa

Number of Varieties

1025

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-98-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-6

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Alternate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

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 leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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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

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

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

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

OENOTHERA mexicana

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Mexican primrose

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Rosa Nachtkerze

In French

arbousier

Mexican primrose

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Primrose mexicana

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

Μεξικού Primrose

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Mexican Primrose

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Mexican Primrose

In Latin

arbutus

Mexicanus Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Myrtales

Family

Ericaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Arbutus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Number of Species

2145

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose

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

Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose

Care of Strawberry Tree and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.