Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fern
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
  
Compound
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Root Division, Spores
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Medium
  
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 Shade, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
  
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
Marginal wood fern
  
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
  
marginal wood fern
  
In German
Erdbeerbaum
  
marginal Holz fern
  
In French
arbousier
  
marginal dryoptéride
  
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
  
helecho de madera marginal
  
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
  
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
  
In Portuguese
medronheiro
  
samambaia de madeira marginal
  
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
  
marginalne drewna paproci
  
In Latin
arbutus
  
Fern marginalibus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Dryopteridaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Dryopteris
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available