Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
India, Nepal
Mediterranean
Types
it is a type of ginger
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
पीले अदरक
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Ginger Jaune
arbousier
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
medronheiro
In Polish
żółty Ginger
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
arbutus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Ericales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree
Care of Yellow Ginger and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.