{"product_id":"strawberry-tree-seeds-arbutus-unedo-rare-evergreen-garden-fruit-plant","title":"Strawberry Tree Seeds (Arbutus unedo) Rare Evergreen Garden Fruit Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrawberry Tree Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (Arbutus unedo)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"548\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArbutus unedo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eStrawberry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eIrish Killarney Strawberry Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its unusual red fruits, attractive bark, and year-round beauty. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of western Europe, this rare species has long been cultivated for both ornamental landscaping and edible fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKnown for its multi-season interest, the Strawberry Tree produces clusters of delicate urn-shaped white to pale pink flowers from autumn into winter while simultaneously displaying bright orange-red fruits from the previous season. This unique overlapping display of flowers and fruit makes it one of the most visually distinctive evergreen shrubs in cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe compact dense branching structure is complemented by glossy dark green foliage and striking cinnamon-colored bark that becomes increasingly ornamental with age. Mature fruits are round and textured with a knobby surface, gradually ripening into deep orange-red berries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe edible fruit has a sweet mildly tangy flavor often compared to apricot, guava, and other wild Mediterranean fruits with subtle earthy undertones. Fruits may be eaten fresh or used in preserves, beverages, and traditional regional recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; adaptable to poor soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate-growing evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1692\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean and mild temperate climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStrawberry Tree is naturally adapted to dry summer conditions and performs exceptionally well in warm coastal climates. It thrives in USDA zones 8–11 outdoors and can also be successfully grown in large containers in cooler climates when protected during winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis species is especially valued for ornamental gardens, edible landscapes, wildlife plantings, and Mediterranean-style landscapes due to its evergreen foliage and year-round ornamental interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Strawberry Tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Produces ornamental edible red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Beautiful evergreen foliage year-round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Attractive cinnamon-colored bark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2365\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Unique flowers and fruit at the same time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Drought tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent ornamental landscape specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Great for containers and patios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Rare and highly collectible evergreen species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Strawberry Tree remains one of the most distinctive ornamental fruiting evergreens for gardeners seeking a rare plant with beauty, edible fruit, and exceptional seasonal interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2795\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2795\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background: white;\"\u003eStrawberry Tree Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; background: white;\"\u003eStrawberry Tree seeds have a notoriously very low rate of germination not passing 4.2%, caused by the presence of certain inhibitory substances diffused by the fruit. A 30 day \"cold stratification\" \u0026amp; using a heated propagator to keep temperatures at an optimal warmth is a Must for Germination of the Strawberry Tree Seeds. Seed germination is strongly influenced by the temperature and shows an optimal temperature of 68°F that gives an appx. rate of 19.2%. When set to a higher temperature of 86°F seeds recorded a much higher rate of 18% germination. Needless to say, after cold stratification, keep the temperature at 86+ degrees F for optimal chances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e Soak seeds in \"Warm Water\" for 6 days. Be sure to change water Daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e2) Place the seeds in a moist paper towel and place inside of a zip lock bag. Cut a few tiny holes into bag. Then to cold stratify, place in the fridge for 30 days. This will help increase germination rates greatly. Be sure to keep them \"moist\" (not wet) while stratifying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e Sow seeds on top of a Well Draining Seed Starting Mix \u0026amp; Lightly cover with a thin layer of sand as they need light to germinate. Use a grow lamp, or keep in a sunny window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e Use a spray bottle to keep the soil \"moist\", not wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e4)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Roboto; background: white;\"\u003e Patience is required as germination times are erratic as with any Tropical seed. Seeds will germinate anywhere from 1 to 6 weeks and are More than Worth the Wait!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"Please Contact us First if you need Anything\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGerminación del madroño:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLas semillas del madroño tienen una tasa de germinación notoriamente muy baja, que no pasa del 4,2 %, debido a la presencia de ciertas sustancias inhibidoras difundidas por la fruta. Una \"estratificación en frío\" de 30 días y el uso de un propagador calentado para mantener las temperaturas a un nivel óptimo son imprescindibles para la germinación de las semillas del madroño. La germinación de las semillas está fuertemente influenciada por la temperatura y muestra una temperatura óptima de 68 °F que da una tasa aproximada del 19,2 %. Cuando se establece una temperatura más alta de 86 °F, las semillas registraron una tasa de germinación mucho más alta del 18 %. No hace falta decir que, después de la estratificación en frío, mantenga la temperatura a más de 86 grados F para obtener las mejores posibilidades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1) Remoje las semillas en \"agua tibia\" durante 6 días. Asegúrese de cambiar el agua a diario.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Coloque las semillas en una toalla de papel húmeda y colóquelas dentro de una bolsa con cierre hermético. Corte algunos agujeros pequeños en la bolsa. Luego, para estratificar en frío, colóquelas en el refrigerador durante 30 días. Esto ayudará a aumentar considerablemente las tasas de germinación. Asegúrese de mantenerlas \"húmedas\" (no mojadas) mientras estratifica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Siembre las semillas sobre una mezcla para semillas que drene bien y cúbralas ligeramente con una fina capa de arena, ya que necesitan luz para germinar. Use una lámpara de cultivo o manténgalas en una ventana soleada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3) Use una botella rociadora para mantener la tierra \"húmeda\", no mojada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e4) Se requiere paciencia, ya que los tiempos de germinación son erráticos como con cualquier semilla tropical. Las semillas germinarán en cualquier momento entre 1 y 6 semanas y ¡la espera vale la pena!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"Comuníquese con nosotros primero si necesita algo\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54106850001180,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54106850033948,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54117636899100,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 SEEDS","offer_id":54106850066716,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 SEEDS","offer_id":54117642469660,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 SEEDS","offer_id":54117649580316,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":54106850099484,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/st7.jpg?v=1778528151","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/strawberry-tree-seeds-arbutus-unedo-rare-evergreen-garden-fruit-plant","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}