Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Mediterranean
Types
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Pink
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS fortunei
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Wintercreeper
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Weißbunte
Erdbeerbaum
In French
wintercreeper
arbousier
In Spanish
Wintercreeper
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Wintercreeper
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
wintercreeper
medronheiro
In Polish
wintercreeper
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
wintercreeper
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Ericales
Family
Celastraceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree
Care of Wintercreeper and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.