Strawberry tree - amazing and beautiful

The arbutus, or strawberry, arbutus (Arbutus) – evergreen plant belonging to the family Ericaceae. It can grow as a tree or shrub. Known for more than 20 species, native to the Mediterranean and North America. Some species grow in the Crimea and the Caucasus.

The Strawberry tree is the most beautiful trees on the planet. No wonder it planted in the Central alleys of the parks in the cities with the climate. Strawberry decorative at any time of the year. The height of the trees varies from 5 to 10 m, branches of a whimsical bent. The leaves of this plant are toothed, one-piece, large, leathery, deep green color.

Large-fruited strawberry Blooms in an unusual time – autumn. Bloom stretched, i.e. simultaneously grow on a tree flowers and fruits in various stages of maturation. Young green fruits ripen, they turn yellow, and then red. In the Mediterranean countries fruiting almost continuously, with the exception of a short hot period.

The Flowers are small, located in apical panicles milky-white coloring that require pollination. The structure of the flowers is unusual, something they resemble houses with transparent Windows. The insect sitting on the flower, goes in “house”, and in order to get out, he has to climb inside the flower. As a result of these movements, his legs going a sufficient amount of pollen, which it carries to other flowers.

The Strawberry tree is interesting in how it is able to self-clean. The bark of the plant is updated annually. In the summer of last year the bark with a reddish-brown color, at first covered with cracks, and then peels off. During this period, the strawberry looks very original – the trunk is covered in brown curls. In those places where the old bark already peeled off, the trunk of the pistachio-green color. And as the old bark is replaced simultaneously, some part of the year looks unusual strawberry tree. Photo clearly demonstrates this process. The color of the trunk is gradually changing. By the following summer he again becomes reddish-brown and it all starts again. Upon release of the bark of the arbutus comes crackle. For this property the trees in America called whisper, and in the Crimea – shameless.

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The Strawberry tree got its name from the similarity of the fruit with strawberries. In fact, the fruit of the strawberry – egodauyana-seeded drupe. Pink-red balls taste sweet. They can be used for making wine, jams, liqueurs and desserts. Fresh can be eaten only the fruits of large-fruited strawberry.

The Arbutus is almost not affected by diseases and pests. Disease strawberries are irrelevant to the strawberry have not. They have in common only a similar name.

The Wood of this tree can be used for furniture making and various crafts. The leaves have also been used - they are used for leather tanning. The melliferous plant, undemanding to soil. Propagated by seeds and, if necessary, can be rooted apical cuttings.

the Arbutus be cultivated as potted or greenhouse plants.