Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Silver Maple
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Silver Maple
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Silver Maple
In French
arbousier
érable argenté
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
arce plateado
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
medronheiro
plátano de prata
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Silver Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple
Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Maple 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 Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.