![]() ![]() The widespread of this tree talks about its hardiness and its capability to withstand various types of climatic conditions. Apart from Europe, this tree is found in middle east regions too- Libya, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. Various varieties of the strawberry tree are found in South-Eastern France, Portugal, Bulgaria, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Slovenia, Albania, Turkey, Lebanon, and Ireland. It can grow up to fifty feet and is a hybrid tree that was first discovered in 1917 in Marina, San Francisco.Īrbutus Unedo is native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. Arbutus Marina, a close cousin of Arbutus Unedo is also known as a strawberry tree. It is presumed that this tree was brought by the Romans from the Mediterranean to England. The red-stemmed leaves are dark green and have a leathery texture. The flowers are pollinated by bees and they are hermaphrodites. The flowers look like inverted ivory pots and the gardeners love this tree for its beautiful flowers. The bark is reddish-brown and looks flaky. Some trees grow up to twenty-five feet in height, however, are found rarely. The growth rate of this tree is extremely slow. This tree belongs to the plant family Ericaceae and grows up to fifteen feet in height. The fruits look like strawberries (Latin name- Fragaria X ananassa- the ones used in making ice-creams and eaten with cream), however, these fruits are extremely sour. The berries are considered as the clots of Abel’s blood. Due to the dark red- and yellow-colored fruits, there is a legend associated with this fruit. Hence, this tree is also known as the ‘’Irish Strawberry tree’’. It got the name cane apple from the Irish name for the tree, caithne. It got the Latin name from the term ”unem edo,” which means “I eat only one.” The popular name of this shrub is Cain-apple, Killarney strawberry tree, and Cane-apple. Arbutus unedo, the strawberry tree, is an evergreen shrub that gained popularity in the bonsai world due to its beautiful fruits. ![]()
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