Arbutus unedo – Irish Strawberry Tree

Description

Arbutus unedo – Irish Strawberry Tree

DESCRIPTION: 

HEIGHT: 7.0m

WIDTH: 5.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Shrubby

FOLIAGE: Dark green and leathery with serrated red flushed margins.

FLOWERS and FRUIT: White bell-like flowers tinged with pink appear in clusters during autumn and winter. Edible fruits ripen from green to yellow to red.

BARK: Red stringy bark that exposes the cream coloured bark underneath

GROWTH RATE: Slow

LANDSCAPE USES: Street tree, feature, hedge, screen

TOLERANCES: Prefers temperate climates in full to part sun and well drained soils but can tolerate all soils, cold climates and dry conditions

TREE CARE: Pruning not generally required