Arbutus unedo (Pink strawberry tree)
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8m max. spread |
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8m max. height |
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20-50 years to maturity |
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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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Pink Strawberry Tree
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My tree has suffered from an infestation or disease; from the attached photo's can anyone suggest how I might treat the tree. Unfortunately the infestation / disease appears to be advanced.
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- Posted: Sun. 12th August 2012 13:17
- Last reply: Tue. 14th August 2012 15:04
Arbutus grown from seed
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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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