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Strawberry tree

The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is a shrub that bears delicate, fragrant flowers and brightly colored fruits that are not strawberries, but bland-tasting, round fruits. The oblong leaves are shiny and dark, 2 to 4 inches long. The tree produces bell-shaped white or pink flowers that grow in clusters and mature along with the fruit in the fall. Tying all of this together is the attractive multicolored bark and twisting branches that make this a lovely ornamental tree and when left as a shrub, can mature into a lush, dense dome shape. Plant new trees in the fall and expect a slow to moderate growth rate for this shrub. Description from The Spruce

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Strawberry tree

Strawberry tree fast facts

Scientific Name

Arbutus unedo

Family

Ericaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Evergreen, Perennial, Shrub, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

White

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

September, October

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
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