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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Arbutus unedo
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

1040
0 40000
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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-94-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-6
9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

610.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Erdbeerbaum
Schwarze Birke

In French

arbousier
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

medronheiro
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Strawberry Tree
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

arbutus
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Fagales

Family

Ericaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Arbutus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

240
1 27800
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Difference Between Strawberry Tree and Black Birch

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Importance of Strawberry Tree and Black Birch

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Compare Facts of Strawberry Tree vs Black Birch

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