Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Needle like
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
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
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Whitebark Pine
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
arbousier
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
medronheiro
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
arbutus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree. Whitebark Pine has thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Whitebark Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Whitebark Pine has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever and Rhinitis. 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 Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree
Care of Whitebark Pine and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done 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 Whitebark Pine 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.