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Strawberry Tree- Arbutus unedo

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Perplexed:
Anyone have information on this plant? I'm see cold hardiness scales to 7-10, 8-10, and even 9-10.

Luisport:

--- Quote from: Perplexed on March 10, 2019, 10:46:39 PM ---Anyone have information on this plant? I'm see cold hardiness scales to 7-10, 8-10, and even 9-10.

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Yes they are very hardy and the fruit is great!

NateTheGreat:
I've foraged them, never more than one bite. In my experience they're sweet, gritty, and completely lacking in acidity. The Arbutus 'Marina' fruit I've tried were a bit better, but I only tried those once. They were orange and gooey, but not gritty, reminding me a bit of orange sherbert. If I had unedo I'd let them rot on the ground. 'Marina' would probably be worth making jam out of.

Perplexed:
Somewhat convinced on I might try it out. Anyone know if they can actually survive up here? We have very heavy red clay.

shiro:
It is a very nice tree but the fruit is better in jam or mix with other fruit in juice or smoothie.
It is difficult to eat several raw.
In jams with pears I think it gives a little taste of mango.
This tree should be able to survive at home, but you will need to improve the soil by making mulch or other.

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