Arbutus unedo — Strawberry Tree

A small evergreen tree in the Cornaceae (Dogwood) family, fairly frequent in warmer areas and found wild in Ireland.

The alternate oval leaves are finely-toothed. Off-white flowers are produced in autumn, followed by yellowish strawberry-like fruit which eventually ripens red.

For similar trees see: Evergreen broadleaves

 
 

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