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    Arbutus unedo [standards]

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-20'

    planting zones

    • 7b-11

    Arbutus unedo [standards] plant details

    Arbutus unedo [standards] is a broadleaf evergreen tree with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds 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 average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arbutus unedo [standards]

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall, spring and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arbutus unedo [standards]

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Medium sized, shrubby tree, -- cousin of the native madrones, but much easier, with similar bell shaped flowers and round, red, strawberry colored fruit, said to be edible but not very enticing. Evergreen with shaggy, reddish bark Tolerates bright light and prefers little summer water. Can also be pruned to shrub size or sheared as a hedge. Frost hardy to mid USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arbutus unedo [standards] plant

    How to Grow Arbutus unedo [standards]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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