Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
Mediterranean
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Longan
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Longan
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Longan
Erdbeerbaum
In French
longane
arbousier
In Spanish
Longan
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Longan
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Longan
medronheiro
In Polish
Longan
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Longan and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Longan and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Longan and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Longan and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Longan and Strawberry Tree
Care of Longan and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages 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 Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.