Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Tissue culture
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Banana weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Small mammals
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Musa acuminata
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Banana, Cavendish Banana
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Cavendish Banana
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Cavendish Banana
In French
arbousier
Cavendish Banana
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Cavendish Banana
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Cavendish Banana
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Cavendish Banana
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Cavendish Banana
In Latin
arbutus
Cavendish Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Ericaceae
Musaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Cavendish Banana doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Cavendish Banana has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cavendish Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cavendish Banana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Cavendish Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cavendish Banana height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Cavendish Banana flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cavendish Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana
Care of Strawberry Tree and Cavendish Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cavendish Banana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cavendish Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.