Botanical Name: Arbutus unedo
Common Name: Strawberry tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree/shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, spreading, shrubby and densely branched plant; if unpruned, the plant forms a full rounded canopy; may develop into a small multi-trunked tree; the small branches have a deep red bark Height 10'-30' (35') Spread equal Growth Rate moderate-slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most; prefers fast-draining, fairly dry soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-24): thrives in warm sunny foothill areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, elliptic-oval or obovate; strongly serrate, with a long, acute apex; dark green, leathery, 2"-4" long Flowers white, urn-shaped, 1/4" across; in terminal (4"-6") panicles; winter - spring Fruit a berry: round, yellow-red, 3/4"-1" diameter, edible Propagation: seed Usage: a beautiful, small accent tree for its picturesque twisting form, distinctive flowers and ornamental fruit; suitable as a container plant, patios; several together make a background screen Landscape Care: Watering no special requirements; tolerates regular irrigation, but is very drought tolerant after established Fertilizing balanced in spring if well watered; otherwise little is needed Pruning to shape desired (do not shear); as a tree, head high and develop a wide-spreading framework Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern Europe Family: Ericaceae Notes: |
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