Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Süße Kirsche
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cerise sucrée
arbousier
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
medronheiro
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. 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 Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree
Care of Sweet Cherry and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.