Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Arbutus unedo
Kigelia africana
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Riverine forest, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Dark Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Slow downs aging
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Gynaecological, Malaria, STDs
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to flavour beer, Used to produce a red dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
KIGELIA africana
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Sausage Tree
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Sausage Tree
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Sausage Tree
In French
arbousier
saucisse Arbre
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Árbol de salchicha
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
λουκάνικο δέντρο
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Árvore de salsicha
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
kiełbasa Drzewo
In Latin
arbutus
farciminis ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sausage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sausage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sausage Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sausage Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sausage Tree flower color: Dark Red and Tan
- Sausage Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree
Care of Strawberry Tree and Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree 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 Sausage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.