Botanical Name: Common Names:
Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs, Trees Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Small evergreen tree with with attractive deep-green serrated edge leaves and clusters of lightly scented white bell-like flowers during Autumn and Winter followed by edible red fruit. Great for a feature or shade tree. Ideal for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 7m tall by 5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Roundabouts / Splitters, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ericaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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