Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo

£126.00

Killarney Strawberry Tree:  An evergreen large, spreading shrub or small tree, often with an old gnarled appearance on mature plants, with deep brown shredded bark, and mid-green leathery leaves.   Pitcher shaped white flowers, sometimes pink tinged, appear in panicles up to 5cm long, whilst simultaneously, strawberry-like edible red fruits from the previous year’s flowers, ripen, although the plants are usually grown for ornamental purposes in the UK.   Plant in moist, well drained acid, alkaline or neutral soil, in full sun.   Hardiness rating H5.

Evergreen / Deciduous

  • Evergreen

Height/Size

  • 125-150cm

Pot Size

  • 20L

Mature Height

  • 4-8 metres

Mature Spread

  • 4m

Shape/Habit

  • Bushy

Flower Color

  • Pink, White

Flowering Season

  • Autumn

Attractive to Bees

  • No

Attractive to Birds

  • Yes

Attractive to Butterflies

  • No

British Grown

  • No

Native to UK

  • No

Sun Levels

  • Full Sun

PH

  • Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

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