Strawberry Tree

Peppertree

About Strawberry Tree and Peppertree

Strawberry Tree

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mediterranean

South America

Types

Arbutus unedo

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

10100

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, 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, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, 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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Peppertree

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Peppertree

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Peppertree

In French

arbousier

Peppertree

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

peppertree

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

Peppertree

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Peppertree

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Peppertree

In Latin

arbutus

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Sapindales

Family

Ericaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

2600

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Peppertree

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

Strawberry Tree and Peppertree Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Peppertree are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Peppertree

Care of Strawberry Tree and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.