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.

Your digestive system is basically waging war against itself, and you’ve probably never heard of the humble fruit that might help broker peace. While millions of people suffer from ulcerative colitis, ...

Would you enjoy gathering handfuls of delicious fruit from your garden day after day from spring through autumn? If so, plant some strawberry trees. Although the tropical strawberry tree is among the ...

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 ...