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| Identification |
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Genus
Arbutus
Species
unedo
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
strawberry tree
killarney strawberry
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S11895
Data source
GrUnFr p181;HtZn p78;MedPl p168
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
8' - 12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-04
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Arbutus unedo has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Strawberry tree (also known as killarney strawberry) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun to partial shade. It likes well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
orange-red berries
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
urinary antiseptic
astringent
antidiarrheal
antidysenteric
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Fruit
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 1/2 inch globe shaped, rough surfaced, white turning to red when ripe, juicy but bland and containing numerous seeds. Arbutus unedo is typically used in jam. In the distillery, Strawberry tree (sometimes called killarney strawberry) is made into distilled liquor and wine. This plant has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a urinary antiseptic, as an astringent, as an antidiarrheal and as an antidysenteric. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The leaves and the fruit are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Sep 01 - Nov 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Jam
Wine
Distilled liquor
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
1/2 inch globe shaped, rough surfaced, white turning to red when ripe, juicy but bland and containing numerous seeds.
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Arbutus unedo to produce fruit. Harvesting can begin in September and continue through November. Propagation of Strawberry tree (in some places called killarney strawberry) can be achieved by seed. This plant probably originates from Eastern Mediterranean and Ireland.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Arbutus unedo is a woody perennial. Strawberry tree (locally known in some parts as killarney strawberry) is evergreen. Flowers: This plant has 2" clusters of urn-shaped flowers. Bark: This species has deep reddish-brown bark.
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