Here is a few reasons why we decided to plant strawberry trees:

• The fruits are edible and have a high content of sugars (40%), and antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, niacin, tocopherols, and organic acids that are precursors to omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

• The leaves have been employed in traditional herbal medicine having the following properties: astringent, diuretic, urinary anti-septic, antiseptic, intoxicant, rheumatism, tonic, and more recently, in the therapy of hypertension and diabetes.

• The flowers are a significant source of nectar and pollen for bees, while the fruits are food for the birds.

• Its salt tolerance, coupled with it being an evergreen, make it a good choice for wind barriers in lands close to the sea.

• It is fire resistant (can regrow after a fire), and being a pioneer plant can contribute to the discontinuity of fire-prone pines and eucalyptus monocultures; for the same reasons it is a good candidate for reforestation in Mediterranean areas.

• The dense foliage throughout the year can be a shelter for insects and small animals during the winter.

• Its extensive root system can help in the soil stabilization process.

• Valuable plant also for restoring degraded ecosystems and preventing desertification.