Arbutus unedo by Loïc van Rotten https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz Strawberry tree en-us 2020-04-15 08:52:21 UTC 2024-11-21 16:14:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png What? LoicVanRotten https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508030850 - shrub or small tree
- up to 15 meters high
- trunk diameter up to 80 cm
- dark green leaves
- red berry fruits 
- fruits are eatable]]> 2020-04-15 08:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508030850 Where? LoicVanRotten https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508031399 - Mediterranean region
- Spain to Israel in eastern direction
- Ireland to Algeria in southern direction
- most important for the southern part of Portugal]]> 2020-04-15 09:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508031399 When? LoicVanRotten https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508031760 - evergreen leaves
- fruits mature for about 12 months in autumn
- flowers at the same time as you can harvest it
- blossoms are pollinated by bees in the months between September and November]]> 2020-04-15 09:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508031760 What for? LoicVanRotten https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508032571 - wood is used for fire wood and to make pipes
- fruits are used for jam, marmalades, honey, yogurt and cakes
- leaves can be used for herbal medicine 
-ornamental plants
- the berries can be distilled to get a strong brandy (Medronho --> national drink in Portugal)
- as food source for insects

]]> 2020-04-15 09:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508032571 Which possibilities in Germany? LoicVanRotten https://padlet.com/LoicVanRotten/8qkwjcifhuqpvarz/wish/508097196 - grow up in containers 
- possibility to plant in sheltered areas 
- resists temperatures between -12°C and 50°C

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