species 33,925 observations

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus unedo

Field notes

Supports All

18 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Rusty Tussock Moth, Madrone Skin Miner, Elegant Sphinx 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird, Red Fox, Strawberry Tree Aphid, Yellow-rumped Warbler 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Monarch 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Trees
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Fire Poor soil Salt
Habit: Dense Erect Multi trunked Rounded Spreading Vase
Plant type: Tree Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.