Arbutus bicolor is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region, known for its attractive reddish-brown bark that peels to reveal lighter layers. It produces clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers followed by edible, strawberry-like red fruits.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Arbutus Bicolor (Arbutus bicolor)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Arbutus |
| Species | Arbutus bicolor |
Similar in genus Arbutus
