Shrub or TreePerennialModerate

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus unedo

Family: Ericaceae

Strawberry Tree grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained acidic soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.

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How to Grow Strawberry Tree

Strawberry Tree growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Well-drained acidic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Strawberry Tree as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 4-7 years.

Plant Overview

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is listed in the Ericaceae family and categorized as a shrub or tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-1669
Family: Ericaceae
Plant type: Shrub or Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Strawberry Tree is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.

Hardiness zones: 7-10
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained acidic soil
Soil pH: 5.0-7.0
Water needs: Low to moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 4-7 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 30-90 days
Seed depth: 1/4 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 4-7 years

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Growing Reference Note

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