Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
tall fescue
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Festuca arundinacea
arbousier
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
tall fescue
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
medronheiro
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
tall fescue
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree
Care of Tall Fescue and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Tall Fescue 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.