strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo)

Native: Southern Europe and Ireland.

Tree Characteristics

• Shape: Rounded, Umbrella or Vase
• Foliage: Evergreen, Oblong, Dark Green, No Change
• Height: 20 - 35 feet.
• Width: 20 - 35 feet.
• Flowers: Showy. White. Flowers in Fall or Winter.
• Fruit: Prolific, Orange or Red Berry, Medium (0.50 - 1.50 inches), fruiting in Fall or Winter Edible and Wildlife use it.
• Bark: Striking Red Brown, Exfoliating or Smooth.
• Shading Capacity: Dense in Leaf.
• Litter Issue: Wet Fruit.

Tree Site Conditions & Constraints

• Zones: Sunset 4 – 24, USDA Hardiness 8 - 11.
• Exposure: Full Sun to Full Shade.

Pests & Disease Information

• Resistant: Oak Root Fungus.
• Susceptible: Scales and Thrip, Anthracnose, Phytophthora, Root Rot and Rust.

Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns

• Branch Strength: Strong.
• Root Damage Potential: Low.
• Health Hazard: Allergy
• Biogenic Emissions: Low
• Attracts: Birds.

Source:

SelecTree. "Arbutus unedo Tree Record." 1995-2018. Mar 20, 2018. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/arbutus-unedo >