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ARBUTUS unedo

Commonly known as Killarney strawberry tree.

White flowers, red fruit

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£16.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Large £55.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

7.5 Litre

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Evergreen - oval, shallowly toothed, glossy, mid-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
White
Height - 8m (26ft)
Spread - 8m (26ft)
Tree - spreading, sometimes shrubby tree with rough, shredding, red-brown bark. Small, pitcher-shaped flowers appear in autumn with previous year's ripening fruit
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun - sheltered site
Additional Features - Good to know - - ultimate size in 20-50 years. Fruit is edible but bland and mealy. An inventory in a Wimbledon garden in 1649 includes the Irish arbutis. Wildlife plant - insects.
Ornamental bark
Pests & Diseases - aphids, leaf spot.
Place of origin - southwestern Ireland, southeastern Europe, Turkey, Lebanon,
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern -
Panicles - pendent panicles to 5cm (2in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Obovate - see photos above
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
Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading -
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant

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Arbutus - Care Guide

Growing Arbutus – Strawberry Tree

Trees - Care Guide

8m (26ft)
	8m (26ft)

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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.