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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. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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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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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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£25.00 each

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

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£30.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ARBUTUS unedo >

Commonly known as: Killarney strawberry tree..

White flowers, red fruit

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£16.00 each
Large £55.00 each	Notify me when this plant is available to order Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

ARBUTUS unedo 'Compacta' >

Commonly known as: Killarney strawberry tree.

Smaller growing form with a dense habit

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£16.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ARBUTUS unedo 'Rubra' >

Commonly known as: Killarney strawberry tree.

Hardy evergreen shrub with deep pink flowers.

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£17.00 each

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.