Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest'

Also Known As

Oktoberfest Strawberry Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-11

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Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest' plant details

Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
Uses: native plant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arbutus unedo 'Oktoberfest'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This strawberry tree is more a compact shrub to maybe 8'x 6'. The evergreen leaves make a nice backdrop for the pink flowers and red fruit in fall and winter.

By: Gossler Farms

Clusters of dark rose-pink fall flowers combined with last year?s vibrant red-orange fruit and deep green foliage on red stems make this compact (to only 6' x 6') plant a fall festival all by itself! S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Versatile: for common roadside plantings or sophisticated gardens, Strawberry Bush is a great choice, especially with those urn-shaped PINK summertime flowers, and simultaneous, showy, round orange-red fruit ornamenting the plant on into fall - edible if you so desire. This cultivar is a bit hard to find in the trade. Deer-resistant; 6' x 6' Minimum temperature: 0°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A smaller and compact version of strawberry tree, this blossoms in autumn with bright pink flowers. When not nipped by frost here, it sets a good crop of showy fruit.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Grows to 5' tall with dark rosy-pink flowers.

By: Native Sons

A rather compact growing strawberry tree with small pearly pink flowers in mid to late winter, followed by bright orange and red fruits. Found this not significantly different than the species but believe all the wild rumours of larger more colorful fruit and later hours. Full sun to dappled shade with good drainage. Cold hardy in USDA zone 8.