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Arbutus unedo f. rubra (Strawberry tree 'Rubra' )
1 hour care
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per year
8m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Arbutus unedo f. rubra
Other names
Strawberry tree 'Rubra' , Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'
Genus
Arbutus 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 f. rubra is: Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Dense, Twisted branches, Upright
Flower
Rose-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Arbutus unedo f. rubra (Strawberry tree 'Rubra' ) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m 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. Once established, 'Compacta' is drought tolerant. Will tolerate poor soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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 f. rubra
Other names
Strawberry tree 'Rubra' , Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'
Genus
Arbutus 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Dense, Twisted branches, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Rose-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Arbutus unedo f. rubra (Strawberry tree 'Rubra' ) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m 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. Once established, 'Compacta' is drought tolerant. Will tolerate poor soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
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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Arbutus unedo flowers
Arbutus unedo peeling bark
May 2013 - 2 weeks post planting (21/05/2013)
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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