Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
California
Types
Arbutus unedo
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Toyon
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Toyon
In French
arbousier
Toyon
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Toyon
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Toyon
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Toyon
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Toyon. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Toyon 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 Toyon 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 Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Toyon
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Toyon Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Toyon are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Toyon
Care of Strawberry Tree and Toyon 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 Toyon pruning is done . In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.