Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
United States, Central United States
Types
Arbutus unedo
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Shingle Oak
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Kies Eiche
In French
arbousier
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
gont Oak
In Latin
arbutus
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak
Care of Strawberry Tree and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.