Product Description
Native to the Mediterranean region and Western Europe Arbutus unedo is an evergreen shrub or a tree. The tree is well known for its fruit, which bear some resemblance to the strawberry—hence the common name “strawberry tree”. Produces bright-red fruits in the autumn, which are popular with birds, they are edible for humans, but are unpleasant to taste. They prefer a sheltered spot in full sun, and grow at a slow to moderate rate, so ideal for a smaller garden. In November it produces flowers which are urn-shaped and white, sometimes pink tinged, this contrasts well with the rough shredding red-brown bark and mid-green leathery leaves.
Latin Name: Arbutus unedo
English Name: Strawberry tree
Species: Plantarum
Genus: Madrones
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage: Green
Flower: White (sometimes pink tinged)
Flowering Period: Autumn
Suggested Location: Outdoor.
Suggested Soil Type: Well-drained. Loam. Sand. Chalk
Suggested Exposure to Sunlight: Full sun
Suggested Exposure to Weather: Sheltered
Hardiness Rating: Medium (H5)
Lowest Temperature Tolerance: -15 °C to -10 °C (5 °F to 14°F)
Growth Habit: Bushy
Pests: May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases: Arbutus leaf spot may be a problem
Cultivation: Grow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun and sheltered from cold winds.
Propagation: Propagate by seed and by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pruning: Pruning group 1 but keep pruning to a minimum
Suggested planting locations and garden types: Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Low Maintenance
Final Height: 4 m – 8 m (13.1 ft – 26.2 ft)
Final Sideways Spread: 4 m – 8 m (13.1 ft – 26.2 ft)
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