strawberry tree

noun

: a small European evergreen tree (Arbutus unedo) of the heath family with racemose white flowers and fruits resembling strawberries

Examples of strawberry tree in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The property, which now has no trees, will be landscaped with 15 trees (eight coast live oaks, four strawberry trees and three Aleppo pines), shrubs and groundcover, according to the report. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Trim Your Strawberry Tree with Finishing Touches Mint leaves are one easy option to fill in gaps; take a sprig and stick it between holes in your strawberry tree. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025

Stroll the grounds—which include a rare 19th-century forest garden abounding in oaks, strawberry trees, cedars, palms, and firs—lounge in the pool, or perhaps indulge in a picnic organized for you on the hotel grounds. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025

This includes shrubs, trees and evergreens—including oak, juniper and strawberry trees as well as rosemary, myrtle, wild fennel and euphorbia. — Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for strawberry tree

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