Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree)

Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small pale pink bell-shaped flower clusters in close up.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small pale pink bell-shaped flower clusters hanging from green foliage.

Botanical name: Arbutus sp.

Common names: Strawberry Tree, Madrone

Family: Ericaceae

Origin: Mexico, North America, Mediterranean region

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

This group consists of beautiful, evergreen trees or shrubs. They grow wild in North, South and Central America, Mexico, Asia Minor, southern Europe and the Canary Islands. They only grow from 10 to 20 feet high. A. andrachnoides is a hybrid small tree with attractive cinnamon-red branches that are covered with green leaves slightly edged with red.

Similar plants: Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree)


Image gallery: 12 images
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) pink and green bell-shaped flower close up
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) golden yellow fruit hanging on a branch close up
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) green plant with yellow fruit growing on a dense tree branch
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with round orange fruit hanging from green leafy branches close up
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with hanging pink and white flowers and green oval leaves.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) pink flower clusters close up surrounded by long green leaves
Arbutus glandulosa
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small pink and white flowers and green leaves, branch view
Arbutus glandulosa
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) pink flower clusters hanging among smooth green leaves on branches
Arbutus glandulosa
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small pink and white bell-shaped flowers in close up.
Arbutus glandulosa
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with orange bark and green leaves standing as a tree.
Arbutus xalapensis
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) yellow fruit and green leaves on tree branches against blue sky
Arbutus xalapensis
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) orange fruit with green leaves close up against clear blue sky
Arbutus xalapensis


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