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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.
This information about Arbutus unedo displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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