Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
India, Nepal
Types
Arbutus unedo
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root bark
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
पीले अदरक
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
arbousier
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
żółty Ginger
In Latin
arbutus
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Ericaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger
Care of Strawberry Tree and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.