Strawberry tree

Seeds: 50  / Botanical name: Arbutus unedo

Strawberries that grow on trees - jam with a twist

Strawberries that grow on trees? The pretty, strawberry-like fruits of the evergreen Arbutus, with its cherry laurel-like leaves, ripen from bright yellow to orange-red to vibrant red and are edible. They can also be cooked into strawberry tree jam or, as in Corsica, made into liqueur. In Sardinia, there's even a blossom honey – the "Amaro di Corbezzolo." Since the fruit ripening extends over many months, the new buds, the pretty white blossoms, and the delicious fruits are often visible on the plant simultaneously. Due to its frost tolerance, the strawberry tree is not only suitable as a container plant but can also be planted outdoors in sunny locations with mild winters, reaching a height of three to five meters.

Natural habitat: The strawberry tree is a typical plant of the Mediterranean region. It grows there at altitudes of up to 3000 meters and can withstand even severe winter frosts.