What is
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tree
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Mediterranean
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
2
99+
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
120.00 cm
99+
1,220.00 cm
33
Minimum Width
120.00 cm
99+
610.00 cm
34
Plant Color
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbiculate
Thorns
Yes
No
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
Yes
Edible Fruit
Yes
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
No
Fragrant Fruit
No
No
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
No
Showy Foliage
No
No
Showy Bark
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
No
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Black Currant
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Carandas
Erdbeerbaum
In French
karondas
arbousier
In Spanish
karondas
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
karondas
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
karondas
medronheiro
In Polish
karondas
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
karondas
arbutus
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Carissa
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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