Unidentified tree (fruit?)

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  1. FiveFlat

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    FiveFlat, Apr 21, 2005
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  2. Junglekeeper

    Junglekeeper Esteemed Contributor 10 Years

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    At first glance it looked like litchi but upon closer inspection it looks more like an arbutus (which is not a fruit tree). Arbutus unedo or A. 'Marina', perhaps?
     
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    jimmyq Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    yup, I vote Arbutus too, good eye junglekeeper.
     
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    Is there a common name for that tree? Those aren't fruits?
    What is the average mature size of the Arbutus?
    I certainly appreciate your help with this!
     
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  5. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Yes, it's Arbutus 'Marina', from England via California. Botanically the balls are fruits, from a culinary standpoint not much of one: the "unedo" species name for related strawberry tree translates to "I eat one".
     
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