Strawberry Tree

Phlox

About Strawberry Tree and Phlox

Strawberry Tree

Phlox

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean

United States, Northwestern United States, California

Types

Arbutus unedo

Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis

Number of Varieties

10136

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

7-5

Sunset Zone

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

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm243.84 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm91.44 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Light Blue, Pink, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

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

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

PHLOX douglasii

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Phlox plant

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Phlox Pflanze

In French

arbousier

plante Phlox

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

planta de Phlox

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

φυτό phlox

In Portuguese

medronheiro

planta Phlox

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Phlox roślin

In Latin

arbutus

plantae Phlox

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Polemoniaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Phlox

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

267

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Phlox

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Phlox

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

Strawberry Tree and Phlox Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Phlox are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Phlox

Care of Strawberry Tree and Phlox 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 Phlox pruning is done 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 Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.