Arbutus unedo

Tree Identification: Arbutus 'Marina - Hybrid Strawberry Tree

The tree is well known for its fruit, which bear some resemblance to the strawberry — hence the common name.

This is the standard small tree form of Strawberry Tree that is so important in PNW horticulture. A good looking evergreen tree that eventually forms a rounded dense crown. To 16′ tall and a third as wide in 10 years. Excellent small patio tree- as long as you account for the prodigious autumn fruit drop. […]

Multi-branch Strawberry Tree An evergreen tree with ornamental reddish bark that becomes furrowed and gray with age. Leaves are oblong, dark green, and leathery. White, bell-shaped flowers are followed by bright orange-red fruit with a strawberry-like texture. USDA zones: 7 - 9 Sunset zones: 4 - 24 Mature size: 20 - 30 feet high and wide Light needs: full sun Water needs: little to regular water

Strawberry Tree Arbutus unedo

This dwarf Strawberry Tree’s natural multi-stem form makes for excellent screening, and pruning for a single trunk and open crown can expose more of the handsome reddish bark. Leathery leaves carry bright red, strawberry-textured fruit in winter and early spring.

Strawberry Tree - don't confuse it with the one that you usually grow in the pots! This one's different! Here are the details!

While dwarf strawberry tree is a tough shrub in southern California gardens, we would not necessarily recommend it more most plantings. There are a number of lovely evergreen California native shrubs which will require less water in most gardens and provide greater additional benefit for songbirds and butterflies. Top choices to consider instead of dwarf […]

This dwarf Strawberry Tree’s natural multi-stem form makes for excellent screening, and pruning for a single trunk and open crown can expose more of the handsome reddish bark. Leathery leaves carry bright red, strawberry-textured fruit in winter and early spring.