The Arbutus is important to the Straits Salish people of Vancouver Island, who used Arbutus bark and leaves to create medicines for colds, stomach problems, and tuberculosis, and as the basis for contraceptives.
Just like our namesake Arbutus, a healing plant native to North America, we are leveraging our innovative portfolio of assets to focus our efforts on treating and curing conditions with unmet medical need.
Arbutus unedo is more than just a fruiting curiosity—it’s a versatile design plant that earns its place in many styles of gardens. Its evergreen foliage, peeling bark, white-to-pink urn-shaped flowers, and bright red fruits offer four-season interest.
arbutus, (genus Arbutus), genus of about 11 species of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs or trees of the heath family (Ericaceae). The plants are native to southern Europe and western North America, and several species are cultivated as ornamentals.
Dwarf Strawberry Tree Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' Pronunciation: ar-BYOO-tus YOO-nee-doh kom-PAK-ta SKU #00290 7-9
The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) is a drought-tolerant shrub featuring dainty blooms and colorful round fruits. Here's how to grow it with success.
In the first case, the name Arbutus would go with the Old World species, a new name being required for the Americans; in the second case, Arbutus would have priority as the name for the widely-drawn genus.
Arbutus unedo, the most common strawberry tree species, comes from the Mediterranean Basin and Western Europe. These trees are considered to be of least conservation concern, adaptable, and tolerant to different climates.
The Arbutus tree —most commonly known on the West Coast as the Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii), is one of the most visually striking and ecologically important evergreen trees in North America.