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About Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass


About Switchgrass and Strawberry Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
Mediterranean   
North America, Canada, Mexico   

Types
Not Available   
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
38   
99+

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
Prairies   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
9 - 1   

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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
150.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink   
Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Red   
Not Available   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Fast   

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   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, Root Division   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Birds, Wildlife   

Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants   
Not Available   

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   

Scientific Name

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   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Cyperales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Panicum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Paniceae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
450   
35

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Switchgrass

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

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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:

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.

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