Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean
Madagascar
Types
Arbutus unedo
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Periwinkle
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Immergrün
In French
arbousier
Pervenche
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Bígaro
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Mirta
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Barwinek
In Latin
arbutus
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Ericales
Geraniales
Family
Ericaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle
Care of Strawberry Tree and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.