Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Mediterranean
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Tamariske
Erdbeerbaum
In French
tamarinier
arbousier
In Spanish
tamarisco
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
ταμαρίς
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
tamarisco
medronheiro
In Polish
tamaryszek
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree
Care of Tamarisk and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Tamarisk 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.