The Irish Strawberry Tree is a lovely addition to any garden. It will add a touch of the Mediterranean to any landscape with its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Irish Strawberry Tree Care
Arbutus unedo
What is the plant
Arbutus unedo stands out with its red stringy bark, cream-colored inner bark, and bell-like white flowers with a pink tinge during Autumn and Winter. It produces strawberry-like fruits, its main identification features, that turn bright red and are edible, although not as delicious as garden strawberries. This evergreen tree, part of the Heath family, can grow up to 39 feet (12 m) tall and is known for its year-round presence of glossy leaves, flowers, and fruits, often seen together. The leaves are short-stalked, oval, toothed, and hairless.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
15°C - 24°C
Hardiness zone
7 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Container
This tree does well in both containers and the ground. For pots, choose a spacious one with good drainage, about double the root ball's size.
Fun fact
In the Mediterranean, its fruits are used for various culinary purposes, such as making jam, marmalades, yogurt, and brandy.
Popularity
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