Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Arbutus unedo
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Texas Sage
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Texas Sage
In French
arbousier
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Texas Sage
In Latin
arbutus
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage
Care of Strawberry Tree and Texas Sage 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 Sage 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 Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.