Arbutus unedo 50+ seeds "Strawberry tree"

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Arbutus unedo, commonly known as Strawberry tree, arbutus or cane apples is native to Ireland, southern Europe and the western Mediterranean region where it grows in rocky, well-drained soils.

An evergreen broadleaf shrub or small tree it has a spreading, picturesque habit, and gray-brown bark that flakes and peels in thin plates to reveal the reddish young bark beneath. The species can get up to 9 m tall and just as wide but rarely exceed 3 to 4 metres in cultivation. The leathery leaves are glossy on top, oblong or oval with toothed margins, and 5 - 10 cm long. Older specimens develop attractive twisted and gnarled trunks and branches.

Strawberry tree begins blooming in autumn and continues into the winter.
The small white or pinkish blueberry-like flowers are assembled in drooping panicles about 5 cm long. The spherical bright red fruits are warty and about 2 cm in diameter. They take a year to ripen, and both flowers and fruits can be present at the same time. Strawberry tree in fruit is very showy.

It is an excellent choice for a shrub border or woodland garden or as a small specimen tree. It is a useful bonsai subject.

The bark of strawberry tree has been used in tanning leather. The fruit is edible, but mealy and tasteless. In Portugal, strawberry tree fruits are fermented to make a strong tasting wine known as medronho. The fruits also are used to make preserves.

Strawberry tree is tolerant of acidic to alkaline soils. It does best in full sun to partial shade except in desert regions where more shade is necessary. It is drought tolerant once established and can take temperatures down to about -10* C. It is a shallow rooting species so protect from winter winds.
Strawberry tree is a good choice for coastal areas since it is salt tolerant.

Strawberry tree is propagated from seed, which germinate readily after a period of stratification. It doesn't do as well in climates, with hot, humid summers. Avoid using near pool and patio as heavy fruit set can make a mess.

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