ARBUTUS andrachne

Smooth bark, peeling in summer to reveal a green layer which later becomes orange-brown

£25.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

Evergreen - ovate to ovate-oblong, glossy leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long, occasionally finely toothed
White
Height - 6m (20ft)
Spread - 6m (20ft)
Tree - spreading, sometimes shrubby, tree. Flowers are followed by spherical, warty, orange-red fruit 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun - sheltered site
Additional Features - Good to know - - fruit ripens in the autumn of the following year. Tender when young
Ornamental bark
Place of origin - southeastern Europe, Turkey, Lebanon
Flower Shape - Panicles - - leafy, erect, terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant