Plant Profile

Arbutus unedo (Strawberry tree, Cane apple)

Arbutus unedo is a distinctive spreading evergreen shrub or small tree native to the mediterranean region, with green fleshy leaves and reddish bark. Hanging clusers of small white flowers opens during autumn. It has an edible fruit. Tolerates slightly alkine conditions. Execellent for a large border.

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Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Arbre aux fraises

Pronunciation: ar-BEW-tus YOO-nee-doe
Plant type: Tree
Origin: Mediterranean region
Heat Zones: 6 to 9

Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10
Uses: Screen, Specimen, Edible, Wildlife, Native to Lebanon
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Round

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Dense

Canopy Texture: Fine

Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m

Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
Notes
In Lebanon, Arbutus can be planted up to 800 m

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Simple

Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

Leaf Shape: Oval

Leaf Margins: Serrate

Leaf Texture: Glossy, Medium

Leaf Scent: No Fragance

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Size Range: 1.5 - 3

Flower Type: Panicle

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

Flower Color: White, Pink

Seasons: Fall, Winter
Trunk

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

Number of Trunks: Multi-Trunked, Can be trained to one trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Colored, Papery
Fruit

Fruit Type: Berry

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

Fruit Color: Yellow, Red

Seasons: Fall, Winter

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: Yes

Heat Tolerance: No

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Moderate
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Toxicity: No

Invasive Potential: No

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: 25-50 years

Edible Parts: Fruit

Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting