Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: strawberry tree, cane apple, Dalmatian strawberry or Killarney strawberry tree.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: strawberry tree, cane apple, Dalmatian strawberry, Killarney strawberry tree
Scientific name: Arbutus unedo
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) – Pau Lagunas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) – Qwert1234, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
