Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mediterranean
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
लीची
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Lychee
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Lychee
arbousier
In Spanish
Lychee
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
λίτσι
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
lichia
medronheiro
In Polish
Lychee
Strawberry Tree
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Sapindaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lychee and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Lychee and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Lychee and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Strawberry Tree
Care of Lychee and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.