Species

Arbutus unedo

Etymology

Arbutus: Origen uncertain, some authorities derive the name from the Celtic arboise 'rough-fruited'.

Common Name(s)

strawberry tree

Family

Ericaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,White

Year Naturalised

1958

Origin

Mediterranean, W. Europe

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010