Strawberry Tree Seeds

Strawberry Tree is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree admired for its glossy foliage, ornamental bark, fragrant flowers, and unique strawberry-like fruits. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Europe, this attractive plant provides year-round interest and is one of the most decorative edible landscape plants available to gardeners.

One of the Strawberry Tree's most fascinating characteristics is that flowers and ripening fruit often appear on the plant at the same time. Delicate clusters of white bell-shaped flowers bloom while colorful fruits mature from yellow to orange and finally brilliant red, creating a stunning display that lasts for months.

Its attractive form, drought tolerance, and exceptional ornamental value make it an outstanding choice for gardens, landscapes, and wildlife plantings.

• Excellent ornamental evergreen tree or large shrub.
• Produces attractive strawberry-like edible fruits.
• Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
• Fruits attract birds and wildlife.
• Ideal specimen tree for Mediterranean and drought-tolerant landscapes.
• Provides year-round interest with flowers, fruit, bark, and foliage.

Strawberry Tree performs best when planted directly in the landscape where it has room to develop into a handsome evergreen specimen. Choose a location with well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

Once established, plants are remarkably drought tolerant and require relatively little maintenance. They adapt well to a variety of soil types provided drainage is adequate.

The attractive reddish-brown bark becomes increasingly ornamental with age, adding winter interest even when flowers and fruit are absent.

• Sow seeds in a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
• Cold stratification for 30–60 days may improve germination.
• Cover seeds lightly with soil.
• Maintain temperatures of 65–75°F (18–24°C).
• Keep soil evenly moist but not saturated.
• Germination may occur in 30–90 days.
• Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.

• Botanical Name: Arbutus unedo
• Common Name: Strawberry Tree
• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub or Small Tree
• Height: 10–25 feet
• Spread: 10–20 feet
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Low to Moderate
• Soil: Well-draining soil
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Growth Rate: Moderate

In autumn and early winter, Strawberry Tree produces clusters of charming white or pale pink bell-shaped flowers. These are followed by round ornamental fruits that gradually ripen from yellow and orange to bright red over many months.

The colorful fruits resemble small strawberries in appearance and often remain on the tree while a new crop of flowers develops, creating a uniquely attractive display.

Few landscape plants offer as much year-round beauty as the Strawberry Tree. Its glossy evergreen foliage, ornamental bark, fragrant flowers, colorful fruits, wildlife value, and drought tolerance make it a true four-season performer. Whether grown as a specimen tree, patio focal point, or wildlife-friendly landscape plant, Strawberry Tree brings exceptional beauty and character to the garden.