




Arbutus unedo
The strawberry tree is a special tree that grows sweet, red fruits that look like strawberries! It has beautiful, white flowers and shiny green leaves, making it a lovely addition to gardens.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The strawberry tree has glossy, dark green evergreen leaves and attractive reddish-brown bark that peels in strips. It simultaneously displays delicate white to pinkish bell-shaped flowers and bright red, bumpy, strawberry-like fruits.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Ancient Romans believed its fruit could ward off evil spirits and fevers!
Despite its name, it's not related to actual strawberries at all, belonging to the heath family!
Its fruits take a whole year to ripen, often appearing alongside new flowers on the same branch!
The dense wood was traditionally used to make charcoal and tools, even walking sticks!
The strawberry tree has thick, corky bark that protects it from wildfires, allowing it to resprout afterwards.
It has tough, leathery leaves that help it conserve water, allowing it to thrive in dry conditions.
The strawberry tree blooms and ripens fruit simultaneously, offering continuous food for wildlife.
Apis mellifera
collects nectar from its flowers
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
A fruit tree is a perennial tree that produces fruit, which is edible to humans or animals.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Timber refers to wood that has been prepared for use in building and carpentry.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always ask an adult before trying any fruit from a tree.
The easiest way to identify strawberry tree is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
500-1500 cm
400-800 cm
0.5-1 cm
Fall-winter
Yes
None
Perennial
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British Columbia, CA
You might spot Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, and Seal.
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Washington, US
You might spot Strawberry Tree, Duck, and American Beaver.
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California, US
You might spot Duck, Great Egret, and Hooded Merganser.
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Washington, US
You might spot Cross Orbweaver, Western Redcedar, and Fringed Willowherb.
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Washington, US
You might spot Ochre Sea Star, Purple Shore Crab, and Strawberry Tree.
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Washington, US
You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Dogwoods.
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