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Arbutus unedo

Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Madrone

Plant photo of: Arbutus unedo
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant is either a small tree or large evergreen shrub. It has a red- brownish trunk and branches that are twisted with age. The dark green leaves have red stems. It has clusters of small, white or greenish- white, urn shaped flowers and small, red and yellow round that has a strawberry like texture from which the common name is derived. It has slow to moderate growth to15' with the same spread. It can become damaged in severe winters.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.