Peme mareje, arbutus unedo v.24 h.70 cm

Arbutus unedo other name strawberry tree is a small evergreen tree, native to the Mediterranean and parts of Ireland. It has strawberry-like fruit, which remain on the tree for a year before ripening at the same time as the following season's bell-shaped flowers appear. It's an extremely ornamental small tree and grows well in full sun to partial shade. The strawberry tree is not considered rare and is widely cultivated in many parts of the world for its ornamental value. In Ireland, the strawberry tree is believed to bring good luck and it is often used in Christmas decorations. In Portugal, the fruit of the strawberry tree is used to make a traditional liqueur called medronho.