Arbutus unedo
This species is commonly known as the Strawberry Tree after its small fruitlets, which resemble alpine strawberries in appearance. The flavour is not strawberry-like though, it is quite bland, but with a hint of tropical fruit. The fruitlets should be left to ripen on the tree, and is ready when it falls to the ground.
Arbutus are mainly grown for their ornamental appeal. They are small spreading evergreen trees, with large dark green leaves (rather like laurel leaves) and attractive peeling bark.
Unlike most fruit trees, where the blossom appears in spring and the fruits develop over the summer and autumn, the Strawberry Tree produces its flowers in autumn, with the fruits quickly following.
Arbutus unedo trees for sale
2-year Arbutus unedo tree - in a 12L pot
1.5m-2.5m tall after 10 years
£39.95
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How to grow
Arbutus trees are easy to grow throughout the UK and a good choice for coastal sites. However for best fruit production, the tree needs a warm sheltered situation.
Arbutus unedo characteristics
Growing
- Attractive features:
Attractive bark
- Height 10 years:
1.5m-2.5m / 5ft-8ft
- Growth habit:
Spreading
- Vigour:
Average vigour
- Site conditions:
Coastal site
- Pruning:
Do not prune
- Disease resistance:
Average
- Gardening skill:
Average
Identification
- Flowering month:
November
- Flower colour:
White
- Leaf colour:
Green
- Leaf colour - autumn:
Green
- Fruit size:
Average
- Annual cycle:
Evergreen
- Awards:
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Using
- Wildlife:
RHS perfect for pollinators Attractive to birds
