Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
  
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
  
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Cosmetics
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
  
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
Plum
  
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
  
बेर
  
In German
Erdbeerbaum
  
Pflaume
  
In French
arbousier
  
prune
  
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
  
ciruela
  
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
  
Δαμάσκηνο
  
In Portuguese
medronheiro
  
ameixa
  
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
  
Śliwka
  
In Latin
arbutus
  
Plum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Plum
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Strawberry Tree and Plum Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Plum are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Strawberry Tree and Plum
Care of Strawberry Tree and Plum 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 Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.