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Arbutus andrachne

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Forgive the ignorance question...new growth in December? Is it common in that region? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Yael Orgad's profile
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      our weather is different... the winter is the growth season, with cool temperatures and lots of rain. in the summer it's too hot and dry!
      the Arbutus andrachne is evergreen, and after the first rains is the perfect time to grow the new leaves.       Posted 4 years ago
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        Thanks for the answer, makes total sense in hindsight :) Posted 4 years ago

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The Cyprus Strawberry Tree

"Arbutus andrachne", commonly called the Greek strawberry tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and southwestern Asia.

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Similar species: Ericales
Species identified by Yael Orgad
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By Yael Orgad

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Uploaded Dec 14, 2020. Captured Dec 7, 2020 11:47 in Israel National Trail, Israel.
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  • f/7.1
  • 1/400s
  • ISO200
  • 35mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.