Strawberry tree Ripening fruits of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo). (more) strawberry tree plant Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/plant/strawberry-tree Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Floridata - Arbutus unedo Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Arbutus unedo, corbezzolo Written by Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct. 24, 2025 •Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Taxonomy See also list of plants in the family Ericaceae. strawberry tree, (Arbutus unedo), evergreen shrub or small tree cultivated as an ornamental and for its edible berries. Although they have a fairly mealy texture when eaten raw, the tart strawberry-like fruits are used locally to make jams, sorbets, and alcoholic drinks. The leaves and fruits are also used in traditional medicine. The plant is native to temperate coastal regions of the Mediterranean and...

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