Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree)

Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange and red textured fruit on a leafy branch.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) branch loaded with round, bumpy orange and red textured fruit clusters.

Botanical name: Arbutus unedo

Common name: Strawberry Tree

Family: Ericaceae

Origin: Europe and the Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 7-10

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: 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

The Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) can grow up to 30-50 ft. It produces edible fruits with a pleasant taste. These small fruits can be used to make jams, liqueurs, and other deserts. With a higher content of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, these fruits can also be beneficial to your health.

The strawberry tree produces masses of beautiful white flowers in November and December. Its flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds and other beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for a wildlife garden. Since the fruit takes 12 months to ripen, the tree carries both mature fruit and flowers at the same time and is then incredibly beautiful.

With outstanding ornamental value and edible fruits, the strawberry tree is easy to grow in USDA zones 7-10, although in colder areas it's best grown in a pot. When growing in a pot, regular watering and fertilizing is essential. In addition, regular pruning is recommended to maintain a desirable shape.

Similar plants: Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree)


Image gallery: 23 images
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange fruit and green leaves on tall plant tree.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) branches heavy with small orange round fruit and dense green foliage.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) green fruit and white flower clusters on branch close up
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with green fruit and small white bell-shaped flower clusters on branches.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) yellow round bumpy fruit hanging close up on small tree branch.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) round bumpy yellow fruit cluster nestled among small green pointed leaves.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) yellow and orange fruit on branch close up shot
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with bumpy yellow and orange fruit clustered among dark green leaves.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) white bell-shaped flower clusters among thick green serrated leaves close up
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with pendulous white flower clusters and waxy green leaves in sunlight
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with red and yellow round fruit hanging on green leafy branches.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) branches with round yellow and red textured fruit among green foliage.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange fruit and green leaves on tree branch top.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange round fruit growing among dense dark green serrated leaves.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) orange red fruit close up held in a palm of hand.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) orange red fruit held within a palm of a human hand.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with small cream bell shaped flower in a close up.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with cream bell shaped flower hanging from a leafy green branch.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) white flowers and green leaves on a close up branch
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with small bell-shaped white flowers amidst thick waxy evergreen foliage.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) red and yellow fruit close up held in a palm
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) round red and yellow textured fruit held in the human palm
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with red fruit and green leaves in a close up.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) shows a textured red round fruit nestled among deep green leaves.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) yellow round bumpy fruit clusters hanging from thick woody branches
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with round yellow textured fruit growing on branches among green leaves
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with round red fruit hanging from green leafy branches close up
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with clusters of textured round red fruit and deep green foliage
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange red fruit and dark green leaves tree
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) loaded with rounded orange red fruit among dense green foliage
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with small cream bell shaped flower clusters in close up
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with numerous creamy, bell shaped flowers hanging from the green branches.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange and red fruit close up against blue sky.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) branch holding round orange and red fruit under a clear sky.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) red textured round fruit hanging from branch close up image
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) round red and yellow textured fruit hanging from a wooden branch
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with small white bell shaped flowers on tree branches against sky.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with clusters of white bell shaped flowers hanging from woody branches.
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with small cream bell flower clusters among dark green leaves
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) clusters of bell flower shapes nestled between leathery green serrated leaves
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) yellow and red round fruit clusters hanging on branches
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) clusters of round yellow and red fruit hanging on tree branches
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) white flowers and yellow fruit close up, textured green leaves plant
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with small white flowers and textured yellow to orange round fruit
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) with orange yellow fruit and green leaves on the tree branch
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) branches with clustered round orange yellow fruit against clear blue sky


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