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Arbutus unedo

Strawberry Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant is either a small tree or large evergreen shrub. It has a red-brownish trunk and branches that are twisted with age. The dark green leaves have red stems. It has clusters of small, white or greenish-white urn shaped flowers and small, red and yellow round bumps that has a strawberry like texture from which the common name is derived. It has slow to moderate growth to15' with the same spread. It can become damaged in severe winters.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Park, Roadside

Special Uses

Container, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.