Arbutus unedo
Arbutus, Irish Strawberry Tree
Other regional names: Killarney Strawberry Tree +1 more
- Killarney Strawberry Tree
- Strawberry Tree
Also known as: Arbutus cassinifolia Steud. +10 more
- Arbutus cassinifolia Steud.
- Arbutus crispa Hoffmanns.
- Arbutus croomii Anon.
- Arbutus croomii Hort.
- Arbutus integrifolia Sims
- Arbutus intermedia Heldr. ex Nyman
- Arbutus laurifolia L.fil.
- Arbutus nothocomaros Heldr. ex Nyman
- Arbutus turbinata Pers. ex Rchb.
- Arbutus unedo f. crispa (DC.) Braun-Blanq.
- Arbutus unedo f. integrifolia (Sims) Braun-Blanq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ericaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Arbutus unedo (commonly known as Arbutus or Irish strawberry-tree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is., Great Britain, Ireland, Madeira, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Tasmania