Pacific madrone and strawberry tree are two similar evergreen trees. Our native madrone, Arbutus menziesii, grows to 120 feet and is distinct in the landscape because of its smooth red bark and glossy ...

Winter birds need all they can help they can get, especially when it comes to food and shelter this time of the year. The tiny Anna’s hummingbirds that overwinter here on the North Coast especially ...

As UC Marin Master Gardeners, we have an obligation to provide science-based information. Sometimes, though, the science we need is elusive. Take the strawberry tree, the Arbutus ‘Marina’ or unedo.

What: Arbutus unedo, also known as the strawberry tree, is an easy-to-grow, four-season evergreen shrub with outstanding flowers, funky fruit, glossy green leaves and cinnamon-colored bark. Why plant ...

Would you enjoy gathering handfuls of delicious fruit from your garden day after day from spring through autumn? If so, plant some strawberry trees. Although the tropical strawberry tree is among the ...

Native plants are experiencing a welcome surge in popularity as more gardeners appreciate their many benefits. They are perfectly suited to the local climate and conditions, making them ...