Arbutus glandulosa (Mexican strawberry tree)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 8m
max. spread
Ultimate height 8m
max. height
Time to maturity 20-50 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Arbutus glandulosa

Other names: Mexican strawberry tree


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Genus: Arbutus

Species: A. glandulosa - A. glandulosa is a large, evergreen tree with dark-green, oblong leaves. It has very distinctive peeling bark that has coppery, red tints revealing a creamy layer beneath. In autumn, it bears clusters of pink-tinted flowers and strawberry-like fruits.

Arbutus glandulosa is: Evergreen

Flower: Pale-pink, Flushed pink in Autumn

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Stem: Coppery-red, Brown in All seasons

Fruit: Red in Autumn

Tree shape: Irregular, Upright

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Leaf spot

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Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Arbutus glandulosa (Mexican strawberry tree) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil. Young plants are frost tender.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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