Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Western Asia
Types
Arbutus unedo
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
मीठी चेरी
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Süße Kirsche
In French
arbousier
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Cereza dulce
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Cereja doce
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
arbutus
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Strawberry Tree and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.