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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Ericaceae (Heaths, Heathers) |
| Origin: Europe, Southern (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Fall/Winter |
| Height: 20-30 feet |
| Width: 15-40 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
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Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree) - A very versatile tree--that can grow at the beach or in the desert and in any soil or climate type. Grows to 35 feet high with equal spread. The white flowers and edible red strawberry-like fruits appear in the fall through the winter. Trunk and branches shred their bark exposing the red-colored new bark. Plant in sun or shade. Drought tolerant, but will take regular watering.
The information about Arbutus unedo that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
Please note that after 46 years in business, San Marcos Growers will be discontinuing nursery operations by the end of 2025 and the property will be developed for affordable housing.
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