Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
China
Types
Arbutus unedo
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Orange, Pink
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Wintercreeper
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Weißbunte
In French
arbousier
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Wintercreeper
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
medronheiro
wintercreeper
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
wintercreeper
In Latin
arbutus
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Celastrales
Family
Ericaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper
Care of Strawberry Tree and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.