Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Snow Flake
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Schneeflocke
In French
arbousier
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Copo de nieve
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Floco de neve
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Malpighiales
Family
Ericaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake
Care of Strawberry Tree and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.