Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
convulsions, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
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Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
SCILLA
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Squill
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Squill
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Squill
In French
arbousier
Squille
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Escila
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Cila
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Cebulica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Squill
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Squill? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Squill. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Squill 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 Squill 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 Squill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Squill
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Squill is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Squill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Squill season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Squill is while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Squill is .
Strawberry Tree and Squill Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Squill physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Squill are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
- Squill leaf color:
Care of Strawberry Tree and Squill
Care of Strawberry Tree and Squill 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 Squill pruning is done . In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Squill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.