Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Arbutus unedo
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Russian Olive
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
रूस ओलिव
In German
Erdbeerbaum
russische Olive
In French
arbousier
Olive russe
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
oliva ruso
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Olive russo
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
arbutus
Russian Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive
Care of Strawberry Tree and Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.