Description
Arbutus unedo ‘Irish strawberry tree’
Description: | Evergreen, tall shrub to small tree. Flowers resemble Lillies of the Valley in spring, followed by strawberry like fruit which ripens from green to yellow and red giving a multi- coloured effect in autumn. Grows in any fertile well drained soil. Tolerates lime. Full/part sun. Can be grown as a hedge or screen. |
Growth Rate: | Slow |
Maximum Height: | 6m |
Maximum Canopy: | 6m |
Climate: | Warm, temperate to cold |
Soil: | Adaptable, must be well drained |
Pruning: | Not required, only for shape/hedging. |