Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Silver Wattle
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Silver Wattle
In French
arbousier
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
acacia amarilla
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Silver Wattle
In Latin
arbutus
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Wattle 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 Wattle 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 Wattle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle
Care of Strawberry Tree and Silver Wattle 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 Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.