Arbutus unedoxaera

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Arbutus unedoxaera

Also known as: Strawberry Tree

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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree

Format: Medium

Height: 9.00 m

Width: 8.00 m

Growth Rate: Slow

Leaf: Evergreen

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 7-11

Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(4)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Wood, Fragrant

Description

The botanical fruit, which can be eaten both raw and cooked, is known to be somewhat sweet yet subtly flavored. Despite the Latin name 'unedo', which means 'I eat only one', various reports have contradictory opinions about the taste of this fruit. The fruit has a somewhat dull skin, but the flesh itself has a texture similar to lush tropical fruit and a delicate, pleasant flavor. For those with sensitive taste buds, this fruit can be enjoyed in moderate amounts. With a sugar content of about 20%, the fruit can be used to make delicious and nutritious jams and jellies. Ripe in November/December, the fruit has a diameter of about 15 mm. When fully ripe, the fruit falls from the tree; therefore, it is recommended to grow the plant in short grass to catch the falling fruit.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/10

End of Harvest: 31/12

Crown Data

Crown Type: Breed eirond

Crown Density: Dichte kroon

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Asimina triloba Papaw	Asimina triloba, also known as pawpaw, can attract pollinators that can benefit the Arbutus unedoxaera. It produces fragrant flowers attracting various pollinators, ensuring better fruit set for both plants.
Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon	Diospyros virginiana, or persimmon, can provide shade and act as a windbreak for the Arbutus unedoxaera, promoting better growth conditions by reducing stress from harsh weather.
Diospyros kaki Persimmon	Diospyros kaki, or Asian persimmon, can help in nutrient cycling by sharing beneficial microbes in the soil, enhancing the overall health and growth of the Arbutus unedoxaera.
Diospyros lotus Date Plum	Diospyros lotus provides a similar habitat, and its leaf litter can enrich the soil, providing organic matter that benefits the Arbutus unedoxaera.
Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon	Diospyros virginiana's fruit attracts different bird species that can help in pest control near the Arbutus unedoxaera, keeping harmful insects at bay.
Fagus sylvatica Beech	Fagus sylvatica, or European beech, can provide a multi-layered canopy that improves humidity levels for the Arbutus unedoxaera while reducing direct sunlight exposure.
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat	Eriobotrya japonica can provide complementary nutrients to the soil, enhancing the growth conditions for the Arbutus unedoxaera.
Chaenomeles cathayensis Chinese Quince	Rhamnus frangula can help improve soil structure, benefiting the roots of Arbutus unedoxaera and promoting healthier plant growth.
Mentha x villosa alopecuroides Mentha bowles’s mint	Mentha x villosa alopecuroides has aromatic properties that deter pests and can provide ground cover, which retains soil moisture around Arbutus unedoxaera.
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel	Acer saccharum provides a diverse habitat and shades the Arbutus unedoxaera, helping it thrive in a cooler microclimate.
Actinidia kolomikta Kiwi	Asarum caudatum can grow well in the understory and helps retain moisture in the soil, which is beneficial for the Arbutus unedoxaera.
Sambucus nigra European elder	Sambucus nigra attracts pollinators while also providing elderberries that attract birds, enhancing biodiversity around the Arbutus unedoxaera.