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Grecian strawberry tree

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An evergreen, short-trunked tree or large shrub with attractive bark. Bright green leaves and cream, bell-shaped flowers which ripen to red-orange berries, give this year-round interest

Scientific classification

Species: Grecian strawberry tree (Arbutus andrachne)
Genus: Arbutus
Family: Ericaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade · Full sun
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Grecian strawberry tree pictures

Distribution of Grecian strawberry tree

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Grecian strawberry tree

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Grecian strawberry tree care guide

Moderate deep watering, reduce irrigation amount through cold winter
Watering: Partial shade · Full sun
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Watering

Moderate deep watering, reduce irrigation amount through cold winter

Fertilizing

Evergreen shrub slow-release fertilizer applied once each early spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.