Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Caribbean, South America
Types
Arbutus unedo
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
सीताफल
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Zuckerapfel
In French
arbousier
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Pinha
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
arbutus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Magnoliales
Family
Ericaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple
Care of Strawberry Tree and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.