Common Name: Strawberry Tree
Spreading, shrubby tree with shredding brown bark and glossy bright green leaves. It is attractive in autumn when the white flowers, often tinged pink, are produced and the fruit from last year are turning red.
The tree gets it’s name from these fruit, which look like strawberries but sadly don’t taste like them. An excellent tree for costal gardens or in a sheltered spot inland.
Why we like it
– Perfect tree for coastal areas.
– Attractive in the autumn with white flowers that have a tinge of pink.
– Stunning red fruit that look like strawberries once flowers are finished.
What you need to know
– Likes to be in full sun
– Likes fertile, well-drained soil but can tolerate alkaline soils
– Slow-growing
– Flowers from September to November
– Flowers are white, often pink tinged
– lovely strawberry-like red fruit
– This is a very hardy shrub that will grow into a tree if you want it to.
– Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting and stake well.
Size
– Pot Size: 3 Litre
– Actual size: 40-50cm
– Eventual Height: 8m
– Eventual Spread: 8m
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The Strawberry Tree, or Arbutus unedo, is a charming evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its unique appearance and delightful fruits. Native to the Mediterranean Basin and Western Europe, it graces gardens with its glossy green leaves and bell-shaped white flowers, which bloom from a reddish hanging panicle in autumn. The arbutus berry, resembling strawberries, adorns the tree in autumn, maturing alongside the next flowering season. These red berries, about 7-20 mm in diameter, are edible and sweet when ripe, attracting birds for seed dispersal. With a height ranging from 4-7 metres, the Strawberry Tree offers both ornamental beauty and practical value, making it a wonderful addition to all gardens.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil, adaptable to various soil types.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade; tolerant of coastal conditions.
Size: 4-7m H x 2.5-6m W
Interesting Fact: The name “unedo” is attributed to Pliny the Elder, who purportedly claimed, “I eat only one,” although the exact meaning behind this statement remains uncertain.
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