Strawberry Tree

Sweetshrub

About Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub

Strawberry Tree

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Mediterranean

Types

Arbutus unedo

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

102

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-4

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Bark, Root

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

sweetshrub

In German

Erdbeerbaum

sweetshrub

In French

arbousier

sweetshrub

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

sweetshrub

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

medronheiro

sweetshrub

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

sweetshrub

In Latin

arbutus

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Laurales

Family

Ericaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub

Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.

Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub

Care of Strawberry Tree and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.