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Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree)

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Wikipedia Abstract

Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree) is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe north to western France and Ireland. Due to its presence in southwest and northwest Ireland, it is known as either "Irish strawberry tree", or cain or cane apple (from the Gaelic name for the tree, caithne), or sometimes "Killarney strawberry tree".
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Attributes

Air Quality Improvement [1]  Low
Allergen Potential [1]  Medium-Low
Carbon Capture [1]  Low
Shade Percentage [1]  82 %
Temperature Reduction [1]  Low
Wind Reduction [1]  Low
Dispersal Mode [5]  Zoochory, Endozoochory
Edible [2]  May be edible. See the Plants For A Future link below for details.
Flower Type [2]  Hermaphrodite
Leaf Type [2]  Evergreen
Lifespan [3]  Perennial
Pollinators [2]  Bees
Scent [2]  The flowers have a soft honey scent.
Specific Gravity [6]  0.65
Structure [2]  Tree
Usage [2]  Tannin is obtained from the leaves, bark and fruit; The bark contains 45% tannin; Wood - used for turning, Greek flutes etc; It makes a good charcoal;
Height [2]  30 feet (9 m)
Width [2]  26 feet (8 m)
Hardiness Zone Minimum [1]  USDA Zone: 8 Low Temperature: 10 F° (-12.2 C°) → 20 F° (-6.7 C°)
Hardiness Zone Maximum [1]  USDA Zone: 11 Low Temperature: 40 F° (4.4 C°) → 50 F° (10 C°)
Light Preference [4]  Mixed Sun/Shade
Soil Acidity [4]  Neutral
Soil Fertility [4]  Infertile
Soil Moisture [4]  Moist
Water Use [1]  Moderate to Low
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Consumers

Parasitized by 
Exobasidium unedonis[10]
Fuscoporia torulosa (Tufted Bracket)[10]

External References

USDA Plant Profile

Citations

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