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    ARBUTUS
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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.

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Good for woodland gardens or as specimen trees.
    • Ornamental bark
    • Evergreen
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    ARBUTUS andrachne
    Grecian strawberry tree
    Smooth bark, peeling in summer to reveal a green layer which later becomes orange-brown
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £35.00
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    ARBUTUS x andrachnoides
    Lime tolerant and hardy this small tree has beautiful cinnamon-red branches. It flowers in late autumn and winter
     
    3 - 5 Litre
    £30.00
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    ARBUTUS unedo
    Killarney strawberry tree.
    White flowers, red fruit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    Large
    £80.00
    ARBUTUS unedo 'Compacta'
    Smaller growing form with a dense habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50
    ARBUTUS unedo 'Rubra'
    Hardy evergreen shrub with deep pink flowers.
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £17.50

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    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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