By planting an Irish Strawberry Tree, you directly support:
• Pollinators in lean seasons, thanks to autumn–winter flowering.
• Birds and mammals, with nutrient-rich red fruits.
• Biodiversity and woodland structure, via evergreen shelter and cover.
• Climate action, through carbon capture and oxygen supply.
• Resilient native forests, safeguarded for future generations.
• Winter Lifeline – Flowers and fruit appear when other food is scarce, sustaining bees and birds.
• Evergreen Shelter – Year-round foliage offers cover for nesting and roosting wildlife.
• Carbon Storage – Sequesters carbon over a long lifespan.
• Soil Health – Leaf litter supports a healthy forest floor and nutrient cycling.
• Seasonal Beauty – Peeling bark, urn-shaped flowers, and red fruit add colour and interest.
• Native Heritage – A rare Irish native that strengthens local ecology and identity.
• Longevity – Benefits ecosystems for a century or more.
Caithne is nature’s quiet generosity in winter—offering blossom and fruit when little else can. By planting an Irish Strawberry Tree, you bring colour, nourishment, and hope to the forest during the year’s toughest season, creating a living symbol of resilience and renewal.
• Botanical Name: Arbutus unedo
• Irish Tree Name: Caithne
• Lifespan: 100–200 years
• Type: Native evergreen broadleaf
• Native to: Ireland & Western Europe
• Wildlife Benefits: Autumn–winter flowers for pollinators; red fruits for birds and mammals; evergreen shelter
• Cultural Significance: Rare Irish native; celebrated for winter colour and resilience
Typically 100–200 years, providing decades of winter food and evergreen shelter.
It flowers and fruits in autumn–winter, offering nectar and berries when few other trees can—vital for pollinators and birds.
Bees use the autumn–winter blossom for nectar, while birds and mammals feed on the red fruits. Its evergreen canopy offers year-round cover.
Yes—each planting includes a hand-printed certificate by Sally Caulwell with your tree’s location and unique certificate number.
Absolutely. It’s a meaningful gift of colour, nourishment, and resilience. The certificate makes a beautiful keepsake.
In one of our Irish reforestation sites, chosen for biodiversity, long-term woodland health, and climate resilience.
Live impact from our rewilding
Partner with us to plant native Irish trees and show real local impact. We create a tailored plan for your business, with options like trees per sale, monthly pledges, or team planting days. You receive impact reports, certificates for audits, and co-branded assets for PR and staff engagement, all aligned with CSR and ESG goals and the UN SDGs.
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