Arbutus unedo |
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Strawberry Tree |
Description
This plant is either a small tree or large evergreen shrub. It has a red-brownish trunk and branches that are twisted with age. The dark green leaves have red stems. It has clusters of small, white or greenish-white urn shaped flowers and small, red and yellow round bumps that have a strawberry-like texture from which the common name is derived. It has slow to moderate growth to15' with the same spread. It can become damaged in severe winters.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Patio, Park, Roadside
Special Uses
Container, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.