Strawberry Tree

Pokeberry

About Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry

Strawberry Tree

Pokeberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Mediterranean

United States, Canada

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

1010

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm120.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Green, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Dark Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Obtuse

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Small mammals

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

PHYTOLACCA americana

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

POKEBERRY

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Kermesbeere

In French

arbousier

POKEBERRY

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Pokeberry

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

POKEBERRY

In Portuguese

medronheiro

POKEBERRY

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

alkiermes

In Latin

arbutus

pokeberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Caryophyllales

Family

Ericaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Phytolacca

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

235

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry

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

Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Pokeberry

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