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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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ARBUTUS andrachne
Commonly known as Grecian strawberry tree
Smooth bark, peeling in summer to reveal a green layer which later becomes orange-brown
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Evergreen - ovate to ovate-oblong, glossy leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long, occasionally finely toothed
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White -
Height - 6m (20ft) -
Spread - 6m (20ft)
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Tree - spreading, sometimes shrubby, tree. Flowers are followed by spherical, warty, orange-red fruit 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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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
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Place of origin - southeastern Europe, Turkey, Lebanon -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - leafy, erect, terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Ovate - see photos above
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - humus-rich
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Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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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
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