Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Arbutus unedo
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Red Buckeye
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Red Buckeye
In French
arbousier
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Red Buckeye
In Latin
arbutus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye
Care of Strawberry Tree and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.