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

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftPlant used for bonsaiPlant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and 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) pink and green bell-shaped flower clusters hanging from stems
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) golden yellow fruit hanging on a branch close up
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with round textured yellow fruit hanging from a green branch
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) green plant with yellow fruit growing on a dense tree branch
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with green foliage and yellow round fruit hanging from thick branches
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with round orange fruit hanging from green leafy branches close up
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with textured round orange fruit hanging among dense green oval leaves
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with hanging pink and white flowers and green oval leaves.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) branches with small drooping bell-shaped flowers and round orange ripening fruit.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) pink flower clusters close up surrounded by long green leaves
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) dangling pink flower clusters hang from stems amidst serrated green leaves
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small pink and white flowers and green leaves, branch view
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) branch with clusters of pink and white bell-shaped flowers and foliage
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) pink flower clusters hanging among smooth green leaves on branches
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with pendulous pink flower clusters nestled among dense, glossy green leaves
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small pink and white bell-shaped flowers in close up.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) flowers hang in clusters with rounded pink and white bell-shaped petals.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with orange bark and green leaves standing as a tree.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with orange bark and green leaves standing tall under blue sky.
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) yellow fruit and green leaves on tree branches against blue sky
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with small yellow fruit hanging among dense green oval pointed leaves
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) orange fruit with green leaves close up against clear blue sky
Arbutus sp. (Strawberry Tree) with round orange fruit hanging from woody branches among dense green foliage


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