Distribution
Countries
PT, ES
- Mediterranean regions
- west
- south
Arbutus unedo L.
Strawberry tree
Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) is a bee-forage tree or shrub recorded for the Iberian Peninsula. It usually flowers from October to January, with high nectar value and moderate pollen value.
Habitat
Habitats
- Mediterranean woodlands
- scrubland
- edges
Soil
acidic or neutral, well-drained
Sun exposure
Full sun
Beekeeping value
Flowering
October, November, December, January
Peak flowering
October, November
Beekeeping importance
Major regional resource
Nectar
High
Pollen
Moderate
Honey and monofloral potential
Has monofloral potential
Associated bees
Observed genera
Apis, Bombus
Health relations
Nosemosis
Autumn forage · Indirect support
Contextual
Planting and management
Planting suitability
Context-dependent
- No published data
Data confidence
Taxonomy
High
Distribution
High
Flowering
Moderate
Bee-forage value
Moderate