Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
purple moor-grass 'Moorhexe', variegated purple moor-grass
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Dark Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Needle like
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Molinia caerulea
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
purple moor-grass
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
बैंगनी दलदल घास
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Pfeifengras
In French
arbousier
pourpre lande-grass
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
púrpura amarra-hierba
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
μωβ Moor-γρασίδι
In Portuguese
medronheiro
purple moor-grass
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
fioletowy Moor-trawa
In Latin
arbutus
Maurus herba-purpura,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Molinia Caerulea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Molinia Caerulea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Molinia Caerulea is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Molinia Caerulea height is 120.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Molinia Caerulea flower color: Dark Purple
- Molinia Caerulea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea
Care of Strawberry Tree and Molinia Caerulea 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 Molinia Caerulea pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Molinia Caerulea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.