Botanical name | Arbutus unedo |
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Plant Care | ![]() Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. ![]() Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Flowers | January February October November December This tree bears small, whitish urn-shaped flowers in the summer. |
Common name(s) | Strawberry tree |
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Foliage | This tree bears leathery, dark green foliage. |
Fruit | This tree bears strawberry-like, edible red fruits during winter. Seasons: Winter |
Growth rate | Slow |
Arbutus unedo (Strawberry tree)
- Botanical name: Arbutus unedo
- Common name(s): Strawberry tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
A slow-growing, hardy evergreen tree with leathery, dark green foliage. It bears small, whitish urn-shaped flowers in summer, which are then followed by strawberry-like, edible red fruits during winter.
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Botanical Pronunciation: are-BEW-tus you-NEE-doe
Arbutus unedo requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December This tree bears small, whitish urn-shaped flowers in the summer.
This tree bears leathery, dark green foliage.