The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo) by annied

The strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo)

So May is going to be about Adelaide in my People and Places album - yes- I am behind - ha ha - what's new?
This week I will be posting photos from the Botanic Gardens.

This tree was just stunning - although apparently in South Australia, is listed as an invasive garden plant in the Greater Adelaide region and as a problem species in bushland in the Adelaide Hills Council district.
It was absolutely covered in clusters (think that's the horticultural technical term ha!) of delicate bell shaped pink and white flowers. After the flowers come strawberry shaped edible fruits.
Sam
It is a GIANT!!!!!!! fav :)
May 20th, 2017  
oh god is that how big they get? haha we just planted one and i said its too close under the powerlines, to which he replied, it wont get that big ...
May 20th, 2017  
What a gorgeous tree, I've never seen a strawberry tree! Amazing, big fav!
May 20th, 2017  
@kali66 if it is this species yes...there may be a dwarf variety 😆
May 20th, 2017  
a beautifully tree. neatly done
May 20th, 2017  
A great tree and a beautiful inset !
May 20th, 2017  
oh how lovely!
May 20th, 2017  
Oh wow, love the way you've composed this shot, really draws the eye straight to the main event.
May 21st, 2017  
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