Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Arbutus unedo
Grass
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Erdbeerbaum
St. Augustine Grass
In French
arbousier
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
medronheiro
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
arbutus
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Arbutus
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Strawberry Tree and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.