| Common Name | Strawberry tree |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Arbutus |
| Species | Unedo |
| Origin | Southern Europe, Northwest Africa |
| Blooming | Autumn to Winter, occasionally Spring |
| Leaf Color | Dark glossy green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Acidic to neutral, well-draining. Mix peat with perlite or coarse sand. Avoid calcareous soils.
Water regularly during spring/summer. Keep moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Full sun preferred for fruiting, tolerates partial shade indoors. Needs bright indirect light.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood. Best done late winter.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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