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Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' (Strawberry tree 'Atlantic')
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3m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'
Other names
Strawberry tree 'Atlantic'
Genus
Arbutus Arbutus
Variety or Cultivar
'Atlantic' _ 'Atlantic' is a compact, dense, free-flowering evergreen shrub or small tree with exfoliating bark, oval, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and, in autumn, urn-shaped, cream flowers bloom whilst strawberry-like, edible fruit from the previous year's flowers, ripen from yellow-green to red.
Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is: Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Dense
Flower
Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' (Strawberry tree 'Atlantic') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Salt tolerant, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil. Young plants are frost tender. Water regularly the first year after planting. Will tolerate poor soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'
Other names
Strawberry tree 'Atlantic'
Genus
Arbutus Arbutus
Variety or Cultivar
'Atlantic' _ 'Atlantic' is a compact, dense, free-flowering evergreen shrub or small tree with exfoliating bark, oval, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves and, in autumn, urn-shaped, cream flowers bloom whilst strawberry-like, edible fruit from the previous year's flowers, ripen from yellow-green to red.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Dense
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' (Strawberry tree 'Atlantic') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Planted in groups, Salt tolerant, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil. Young plants are frost tender. Water regularly the first year after planting. Will tolerate poor soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
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