Tree comparisons
| Fruiting ornamental Arbutus unedo | |
|---|---|
| A small evergreen ornamental tree which produces edible fruitlets - commonly known as the Strawberry Tree. | |
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Growing
| Fruiting ornamental Arbutus unedo | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Average |
| Awards | RHS AGM (former) |
| Attractive features | Attractive bark |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators Melliferous |
Identification
| Fruiting ornamental Arbutus unedo | |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering month | November |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green |
| Fruit size | Average |
| Fruit persistence | Normal ripening |
| Bark | Brown - chocolate Peeling |
| Annual cycle | Evergreen |