
Ericaceae FAMILY
Arbutus × andrachnoides
Arbutus × andrachnoides
Edibility
3/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Arbutus × andrachnoides is an evergreen multi-stemmed shrub or small tree - specimens up to 9 metres tall and with a similar spread have been observed[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. ]. The tree is harvested for its fruit, which is eaten locally. It is often grown as an ornamental in gardens.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSoutheastern Europe - Greee
HabitatNot known