Arbutus - Wikipedia Arbutus is a genus of 12 accepted species [2] of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, [3] native to temperate regions of the Mediterranean, western Europe, the Canary Islands and North America, and commonly called madrones[4] or strawberry trees
Arbutus | Description, Distribution, Madrona, Strawberry Tree . . . Arbutus is a genus of about 11 species of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs and trees in the heath family (Ericaceae) The plants are native to southern Europe and western North America, and several species are cultivated as ornamentals Many species have a distinctive reddish bark
Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) – Complete Guide - Gardenia Arbutus is a genus in the heath family Ericaceae, best known for A unedo (strawberry tree), A andrachne (Greek strawberry tree), A menziesii (Pacific madrone), A arizonica (Arizona madrone), A xalapensis (Texas madrone), and A canariensis (Canary strawberry tree)
Arbutus - Trees and Shrubs Online As currently understood, Arbutus is distinguished by its fruits being berries whose surface is more or less warty, with multiple seeds per locule In the remaining genera, the fruit is a drupe
The Unique Beauty of the Arbutus Tree in the Pacific Northwest The Arbutus tree is a native of the Gulf Islands and the West Coast, where it adds a splash of color and charisma to the landscape It's a coastal tree, often found on rocky slopes and well-drained soils
Arbutus unedo | Landscape Plants | Oregon State University This source also indicates that in Portugal a distilled sprit (a brandy) is made from the fruit of Arbutus unedo, called aguardente de medronhos (sometimes, medronheiro) Fruit is harvested between September and November and placed in open-topped barrels (vasilhas) and water added to start the fermentation
Arbutus unedo - Wikipedia Arbutus unedo, commonly known as strawberry tree, also called madrone, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Western Europe
How to Grow and Care for the Strawberry Tree The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is a shrub that bears delicate, fragrant flowers and brightly colored fruits that are not strawberries, but bland-tasting, round fruits