Strawberry Tree

Sasanqua

About Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua

Strawberry Tree

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Mediterranean

Japan

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

1015

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-97-9

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

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

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

sasanqua

In German

Erdbeerbaum

sasanqua

In French

arbousier

sasanqua

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

sasanqua

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

sasanqua

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Sasankya

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Sasankya

In Latin

arbutus

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Theales

Family

Ericaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

2250

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua

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

Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua

Care of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.