Strawberry tree

Strawberry tree - Photo by Axel Rohde

Fruits of the strawberry tree are used to make wine, jam or liquors.

The strawberry tree is not related to the strawberry. it’s a shrub with fruits that look like strawberries.

Names

Scientific
   Arbutus unedo
English
   Apple of Cain
   Cane apple
   Irish strawberry tree
   Killarney strawberry tree
   Strawberry tree
Dutch
   Aardbeiboom
Spanish
   Árbol de las fresas
   Madroño
   Madroño común
French
   Arbousier
   Arbousier commun
German
   Hagapfel
   Meerkirsche
   Westlicher Erdbeerbaum
Italian
   Albatro
   Corbezzolo

Taxonomy

Order
   Ericales
Family
   Ericaceae
Genus
   Arbutus
Species
   Arbutus unedo (Strawberry tree)

Crop categories

Fruits
Mediterranean crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Wild-harvested crops

Pictures

Strawberry tree - Photo by Axel Rohde


Strawberry tree - Photo by Jessie Hirsch


Strawberry tree - Photo by Wendy Cutler


Strawberry tree - Photo by Wendy Cutler