Hybrid strawberry tree
Arbutus x andrachnoides

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It has a spreading habit. It grows 10 m high. The bark peels off to reveal crimson bark underneath. Leaves are slightly downy underneath. The flowers are white. They occur in panicles at the ends of branches.

There are 14 Arbutus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It will grow in more alkaline soils. It is frost hardy down to -10°C. It needs a warm summer to fruit well. It can grow in full sun or part shade. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Europe, Mediterranean, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It does not transplant well.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

A hybrid between Arbutus andrachne x Arbutus unedo;