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ARBUTUS
Commonly known as Strawberry tree
Genus of about 14 species of evergreen trees and shrubs.
Their attractive bark and growth forms make them characterful specimens.
They originate from Portugal to Turkey, Cyprus and Lebanon and from western North America to Mexico and Guatemala, mainly from rocky habitats.
Unedo also hails from southwestern Ireland with its label Killarney strawberry tree. Unedo is said to translate as "eat one only", an observation by Pliny on its less than pleasant taste, though this is transformed in its incarnation as "Aguardente de Medronhos", a fiery fruit brandy from Portugal.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - trees and shrubs
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Full sun - sheltered spot. -
Additional Features - Good to know - good for woodland gardens or as specimen trees. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot. -
Place of origin - Portugal, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, western North America to Mexico. -
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - humus- rich.
Arbutus - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ARBUTUS
ARBUTUS menziesii >
Commonly known as: Madroña.
Rare species with very attractive reddish-brown bark peeling to reveal green underneath. Flowers in MAR-APR are followed by orange-yellow fruits
ARBUTUS unedo 'Compacta' >
Commonly known as: Killarney strawberry tree.
Smaller growing form with a dense habit
ARBUTUS unedo 'Rubra' >
Commonly known as: Killarney strawberry tree.
Hardy evergreen shrub with deep pink flowers.
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
