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ARBUTUS x andrachnoides
Commonly known as Hybrid strawberry tree
Lime tolerant and hardy this small tree has beautiful cinnamon-red branches. It flowers in late autumn and winter
£30.00 each
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Good to know
A. andrachne(Grecian strawberry tree) x A. unedo. Rarely produces fruit. -
Ornamental bark
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Europe, southwestern Asia. -
EvergreenOvate to lance-shaped, finely-toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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White
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PaniclesSemi-pendent panicles to 8cm (3in)
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BorderExcellent for a large shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Lanceolate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
8m (26ft)
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TreeBroadly upright, then often spreading, sometimes shrubby tree with peeling, red-brown bark.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
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Broadly columnar
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
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