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Arbutus unedo (Pink 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 unedo

Other names: Pink strawberry tree


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Genus: Arbutus

Species: A. unedo f. rubra - A. unedo f. rubra are among the hardiest and most versatile of the genus Arbutus. This slow-growing bush is evergreen with rough bark and dark green leathery leaves. Rosy-pink pitcher-shaped flowers appear in autumn in panicles as the red, strawberry-like fruits, from the previous years flowers also ripen.

Arbutus unedo is: Evergreen

Flower: Flushed pink, Pale-pink in Autumn

Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons

Stem: Brown in All seasons

Fruit: Red in Autumn

Habit: Bushy, Spreading, Twisted branches

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Companion planting: Keep underplanting low to get the best of the tree shape.

Plant with: Narcissus 'Irene Copeland' (Daffodil 'Irene Copeland')

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Leaf spot

General care

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


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


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Suggested uses: Coastal, Low Maintenance, Containers, Resistant to pollution, Wind-breaker

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

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Arbutus grown from seed

Comment from Brian Murphy

Hi, I picked some fruit from an Arbutus Unedo near me and sowed the seeds in a poly tunnel. I am currently hardening them off, they are in 1 litre pots and i would greatly appreciate any advice on potting these on, or giving these the best chance of thriving.
This is the first time i have attempted growing anything from seed and i love this tree
Thanks in advance!

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  • Posted: Mon. 16th May 2011 19:54

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