If you’re looking for something with the character of an olive tree and the same year long interest, the Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is a truly special addition to a UK garden.
Measurements
Height including pot 1 metre 15cm approximately
Pot 35cm by 35cm
✔ Fully Hardy in the UK
Unlike many Mediterranean-style plants, the Strawberry Tree is surprisingly tough, thriving in UK conditions while maintaining its exotic appearance.
✔ Evergreen Structure All Year Round
Its glossy green foliage provides constant structure and screening, making it ideal for gardens that need to look good in every season.
✔ Unique Edible Fruit
In autumn, the tree produces vibrant red, strawberry-like fruits that are not only decorative but edible and full of character — a real talking point in any garden.
Exceptionally hardy, beautifully evergreen, and producing unusual edible fruit, this is a tree that delivers all year round.
A Tree That Never Stands Still
The Strawberry Tree offers a rare combination of features:
- Autumn flowers and ripening fruit at the same time
- Rich evergreen foliage throughout winter
- Textured bark that develops character with age
It’s not just a tree — it’s an evolving focal point.
A Garden That Gives Back
Loved by pollinators and birds, this tree supports wildlife while also offering something for you — its distinctive fruits can be enjoyed fresh or used in preserves.
Care
Low maintenance and easy to grow, Arbutus unedo thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny position, rewarding you with year-round interest and long-term character. Light formative pruning helps maintain shape and health. Heavy pruning may reduce flowering and fruiting.
A Natural Evergreen Screening Tree
With its dense foliage and upright habit, the Strawberry Tree works beautifully as a natural screen, helping to create privacy while still feeling soft and organic.
Plant individually as a statement tree or in a row for a relaxed, informal boundary.
Why Buy From Us
At The Norfolk Olive Tree Company, we carefully select trees for their shape, character and garden performance — ensuring each one has real presence from day one.
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Is the Strawberry Tree hardy in the UK?
Yes, Arbutus unedo is fully hardy in most parts of the UK and performs well year-round.
Can you eat the fruit of a Strawberry Tree?
Yes, the fruit is edible and can be eaten fresh or used in jams and preserves.
Is the Strawberry Tree evergreen?
Yes, it keeps its leaves all year, making it ideal for structure and screening.
Can Strawberry Trees be used for privacy?
Yes, their dense evergreen foliage makes them an excellent natural screening option.
