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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 8–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — which interestingly coexist with the previous year's fruits - round; shrub / tree for full or half, image 57

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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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) — red to yellow berries resembling strawberries; scientifically referred to as Arbutus unedo, image 80
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscapes; this ornamental choice adds year-round interest to, image 61
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — and exfoliating bark that reveals a beautiful reddish-brown underlayer reminiscent of a cinnamon hue; presents a, image 77
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — consider its preference for well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade exposure
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — Ideally planted in well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — which interestingly coexist with the previous year's fruits - round; shrub / tree for full or half, image 101
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 8-15 feet with a similar spread, image 89
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — This low-maintenance species requires minimal pruning and is drought-tolerant once established; shrub / tree with, image 82
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — presents a compelling choice for landscapers seeking a unique evergreen specimen; allowing it to fit well within, image 118
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — The Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is an evergreen shrub, reaching heights of 8-15 feet with a similar spread
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — red to yellow berries resembling strawberries; scientifically referred to as Arbutus unedo, image 102
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — white flowers in the garden
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) — The tree produces delicate white to pink bell-shaped flowers in the fall; consider its preference for, image 56
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) — red to yellow berries resembling strawberries
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — allowing it to fit well within small to medium-sized garden spaces; this low-maintenance species requires minimal, image 75
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — The tree produces delicate white to pink bell-shaped flowers in the fall
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — scientifically referred to as Arbutus unedo; it boasts glossy green leaves and produces bell-shaped, image 95
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — and exfoliating bark that reveals a beautiful reddish-brown underlayer reminiscent of a cinnamon hue; presents a, image 99
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) — which interestingly coexist with the previous year's fruits - round; shrub / tree for full or half
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo) — making it an ideal choice for sustainable landscapes; this ornamental choice adds year-round interest to, image 83
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