Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Europe, Southern Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Moisture, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial 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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Not Available
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Moisture, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
  
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, 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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
ABIES alba
  
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
  
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
  
Silver Fir
  
In German
Erdbeerbaum
  
Weißtanne
  
In French
arbousier
  
Argent sapin
  
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
  
abeto blanco
  
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
  
ελάτης
  
In Portuguese
medronheiro
  
prata Fir
  
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
  
srebrna Jodła
  
In Latin
arbutus
  
aBIES
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Pinaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Abies
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
- Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir
Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.