Botanical Name: Arbutus unedo Add
Common Name: Strawberry Tree  
Plant photo of: Arbutus unedo
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Red

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

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  • Description

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This plant is either a small tree or large evergreen shrub. It has a red- brownish trunk and branches that are twisted with age. The dark green leaves have red stems. It has clusters of small, white or greenish- white, urn shaped flowers and small, red and yellow round that has a strawberry like texture from which the common name is derived. It has slow to moderate growth to15' with the same spread. It can become damaged in severe winters.