Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Arbutus unedo
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Switchgrass
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Switchgrass
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Switchgrass
In French
arbousier
switchgrass
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
switchgrass
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
switchgrass
In Portuguese
medronheiro
switchgrass
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
switchgrass
In Latin
arbutus
switchgrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Switchgrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass
Care of Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass 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 Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.