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strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A Mediterranean native with attractive peeling bark, small white bell-shaped flowers, and distinctive red strawberry-like fruits that ripen in fall. It is drought-tolerant once established and ideal for warm climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
FallWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Mediterranean
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation