Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Drought Tolerant
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Meskalbohne
In French
arbousier
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
arbutus
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.