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Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree Trunk


Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree Trunk (Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree)

Milky even small trees have thick trunks. This tree of course, is large. Photo taken on Dec. 1, 2010 in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.



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Wow that's thick, I have no luck growing these and I tried twice but each time they did not survive the winter.

2 Dec, 2010

 

Drc726:

That's terrible! I thought it was really hardy...however, not sure how snow hardy it is though (if you receive snow).

2 Dec, 2010

 

We have about 4-5ft of snow at the moment and have not been out for days, no planes, no trains and no fun lol.

2 Dec, 2010

 

Drc726:

WOW!!! That's a tremendous amount of snow. It must be terrible not to be able to leave your house.

You're snowy weather has been on the news here almost everyday for about a week. I can't believe the UK is getting such a harsh winter again...especially after last year's horrible winter. :>(

2 Dec, 2010

 

Neither can we as its started so early this year.

3 Dec, 2010

 

Drc726:

That's what I keep hearing.

We've had some very unusually cold weather here too...however, it's considered very mild by comparison.

3 Dec, 2010

 

I wonder just how old this Arbutus is? I hope we do not lose ours, will be very upset if that happens.

5 Dec, 2010

 

Dottydaisy2:

I'll send good thoughts for your tree to make it through all the cold weather.

I guess this tree would be more than 30 years old. A. unedo grows quickly, however, for it to grow this large would take decades.

6 Dec, 2010

 

Thanks Delonix that is very kind of you x

8 Dec, 2010

 

Dottydaisy2:

You're welcome. Does your tree look better since the snow has gone?

8 Dec, 2010



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