Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
LACTUCA serriola
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Prickly Lettuce
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Feigensalat
In French
arbousier
laitue scariole
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
lechuga espinosa
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
In Portuguese
medronheiro
alface espinhosa
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Kolczasta Sałata
In Latin
arbutus
Opuntia Lactuca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prickly Lettuce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
- Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce
Care of Strawberry Tree and Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.