Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Arbutus unedo
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Compound
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
White Cedar
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
arbousier
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Techny Tuja
In Latin
arbutus
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Strawberry Tree and Techny Arborvitae 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 Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.