Greek strawberry tree

Greek strawberry tree: how big does it get?

Greek strawberry tree (Arbutus andrachne) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is very slow.

Greek strawberry tree: what site does it need?

Greek strawberry tree tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Greek strawberry tree: is it hardy?

Greek strawberry tree is listed as hardy in zone 8–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Greek strawberry tree: will it grow in Central Europe?

Greek strawberry tree is only hardy to zone 8, so outdoors year-round it needs the mildest spots in Central Europe – wine-growing regions, the Rhine valley, coasts, Lake Constance, Ticino – or a container overwintered under cover. Most of the British Isles and the Pacific coast of North America qualify. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.

Greek strawberry tree: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Greek strawberry tree. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Greek strawberry tree: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Other uses 5/10.