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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
£35.00 each
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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 -
EvergreenOvate to ovate-oblong, glossy leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long, occasionally finely toothed
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White
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PaniclesLeafy, erect, terminal panicles to 10cm (4in) long
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BorderExcellent for a large shrub border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft)
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TreeSpreading, sometimes shrubby, tree. Flowers are followed by spherical, warty, orange-red fruit 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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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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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) -
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
Sheltered site -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
6m (20ft)
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