Strawberry Tree

Tomatillo

About Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo

Strawberry Tree

Tomatillo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Mediterranean

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America

Types

Arbutus unedo

Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo

Number of Varieties

1040

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-96-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12*1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

Green, Purple, Yellow green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

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

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 all suckers, Remove wet foliage

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fungal Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Flea beetles

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Arthritis, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants

Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

PHYSALIS philadelphica

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

Tomatillos

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Tomatillos

In French

arbousier

Tomatilles

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

Tomatillos

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

Tomatillos

In Portuguese

medronheiro

Tomatillos

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

Tomatillos

In Latin

arbutus

Tomatillos

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Solanales

Family

Ericaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Physalis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Physaleae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

275

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo

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

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo

Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.

Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo

Care of Strawberry Tree and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.