Strawberry Tree

Strawberry Tree

Enjoy the striking, tasty fruit and dark green foliage on our Strawberry Tree plants. This unique, southern European, evergreen shrub is a great addition to the garden and landscape. Slow growing to 8 ft. in height, it is prized for its profuse, urn-shaped, white flowers, it’s glossy, dark green, dense foliage, and its red, strawberry-like, edible fruit. Strawberry Tree is hardy to about 0 ° F, and like half day to full sun and well-drained soil.

The variety we are currently growing is ‘Compacta’ which stays slightly smaller than the species making for easier harvesting of the fruits.

Latin Name: Arbutus unedo compacta
Site and Soil: This tree likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to 0° F.
Bearing Age: 3-4 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height.
Flower Color: White
Fruit Skin: Red
Bloom Time: Fall-Winter
Ripening Time: Fall-Winter
Yield: Varies
Pests & Diseases: This tree is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7