A member of the heath family, it belongs to the genus Arbutus, of which there are at least fourteen species of flowering shrubs and trees. Arbutus unedo is indigenous to southern Europe and Ireland.

What: Arbutus unedo is a four-season evergreen shrub with outstanding flowers, fruit, leaves and bark. The small urn-shaped, whitish-pink flowers are produced from October to December. Three-quarter ...

My neighbor Lars recently replanted his hillside and included some strawberry trees, Arbutus unedo. Strawberry tree is native to southwest Ireland, southern Europe and parts of the Mediterranean ...

JENDOUBA, Tunisia — A humble fruit from the Mediterranean region might hold the key to treating one of the most painful and debilitating digestive disorders affecting millions worldwide. Strawberry ...

I know someone who breaks out with boils anytime he eats fried ripe plantain. I have also seen a diabetic who landed in the hospital after eating pineapple. A very ripe fruit will raise your blood ...

Pick-your-own fruit has traditionally been used in pies and tarts and to make jams, with families now visiting farms for a fun day out But some pick-your-own farmers have grown their last fruit, ...

As UC Marin Master Gardeners, we have an obligation to provide science-based information. Sometimes, though, the science we need is elusive. Take the strawberry tree, the Arbutus ‘Marina’ or unedo.

Q: How well do strawberries grow in our Las Vegas climate? When is the best time to plant and fertilize them? Any other tips? A: Strawberries will grow and produce fruit in our Las Vegas climate. The ...

Winter birds need all they can help they can get, especially when it comes to food and shelter this time of the year. The tiny Anna’s hummingbirds that overwinter in local gardens especially need ...