Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mediterranean
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
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
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
  
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
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
Erdbeerbaum
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
arbousier
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
medronheiro
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
arbutus
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Ericales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Ericaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Arbutus
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Juglandoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Pecan
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Pecan Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Pecan are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Pecan
Care of Strawberry Tree and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.