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Strawberry Tree
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Sasanqua
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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

Mediterranean
Japan

Types

Arbutus unedo
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Number of Varieties

1015
0 40000
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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-97-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

610.00 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink
White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Yellow, Red
Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering
Needs less watering

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
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

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
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'
CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़
sasanqua

In German

Erdbeerbaum
sasanqua

In French

arbousier
sasanqua

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa
sasanqua

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο
sasanqua

In Portuguese

medronheiro
Sasankya

In Polish

Strawberry Tree
Sasankya

In Latin

arbutus
Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales
Theales

Family

Ericaceae
Theaceae

Genus

Arbutus
Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

2250
1 27800
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Difference Between Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua

If you are confused whether Strawberry Tree or Sasanqua are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Strawberry Tree are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Sasanqua fertilizers required are 8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring and slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Strawberry Tree and Sasanqua as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Strawberry Tree is Antioxidants whereas of Sasanqua is antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient and neuroprotective. Strawberry Tree has beauty benefits as follows: while Sasanqua has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Strawberry Tree vs Sasanqua

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