Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Russia/Siberia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Shrub
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Dark Green
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
MICROBIOTA decussata
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
माइक्रोबायोटा
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Mikrobiota
In French
arbousier
microbiote
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
microbiota
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
μικροχλωρίδας
In Portuguese
medronheiro
microbiota
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
mikroflory
In Latin
arbutus
Microbiota
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Microbiota
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Microbiota is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Microbiota Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Microbiota is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Microbiota Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Microbiota physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Microbiota are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Microbiota flower color: Dark Green
- Microbiota leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Microbiota
Care of Strawberry Tree and Microbiota 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 Microbiota 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 Microbiota needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.