Arbutus × andrachnoides (Arbutus x andrachnoides)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Arbutus x andrachnoides is an evergreen Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant texture with a sweet but delicate flavour, the fruit is considered to be insipid by many people. — A pleasant texture with a sweet but delicate flavour, the fruit is considered to be insipid by many people.; Very similar in size and taste to the strawberry tree, A.; unedo, though it is not usually borne very freely.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)