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Strawberry Tree

Arbutus Unedo

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Overview

The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 8-15 feet with a similar spread. It boasts glossy green leaves and produces bell-shaped, white to pale pink flowers alongside round, red fruits resembling strawberries. Ideally planted in well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. This ornamental choice adds year-round interest to landscapes with its unique fruits and attractive bark. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 8-15 feet with a similar spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscapes; this ornamental choice adds year-round interest to landscapes with its
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — This low-maintenance species requires minimal pruning and is drought-tolerant once established; shrub / tree with white blooms
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — consider its preference for well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure; red to yellow berries resembling
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — red to yellow berries resembling strawberries; scientifically referred to as Arbutus unedo
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — which interestingly coexist with the previous year's fruits - round; shrub / tree for full or half
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — The tree produces delicate white to pink bell-shaped flowers in the fall; consider its preference for well-drained soil and
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — and exfoliating bark that reveals a beautiful reddish-brown underlayer reminiscent of a cinnamon hue; presents a compelling
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — Its striking features include rich green; the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 8-15
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — allowing it to fit well within small to medium-sized garden spaces; this low-maintenance species requires minimal pruning and
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — presents a compelling choice for landscapers seeking a unique evergreen specimen; allowing it to fit well within small to
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — scientifically referred to as Arbutus unedo; it boasts glossy green leaves and produces bell-shaped
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — This ornamental choice adds year-round interest to landscapes with its unique fruits and attractive bark; making it an ideal
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — Ideally planted in well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade; its striking features include rich green
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — red fruits resembling strawberries; white to pale pink flowers alongside round
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — white to pale pink flowers alongside round; picturesque form lends a Mediterranean or woodland aesthetic to gardens
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — It boasts glossy green leaves and produces bell-shaped; and exfoliating bark that reveals a beautiful reddish-brown
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — shrub / tree for full or half
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — shrub / tree with white blooms
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — white flowers in the garden
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — while offering year-round interest
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — picturesque form lends a Mediterranean or woodland aesthetic to gardens
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscapes
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — This low-maintenance species requires minimal pruning and is drought-tolerant once established
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — consider its preference for well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure

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