Arbutus x 'Northwood'

Also Known As

Northwood Strawberry Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-12'
W: 10'

planting zones

8a-10a

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Arbutus x 'Northwood' plant details

Arbutus x 'Northwood' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter cream flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arbutus x 'Northwood'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in winter
Uses: distinctive bark, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arbutus x 'Northwood'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A 2019 Cistus Nursery introduction, A beautiful hybrid A.'Marina' x A. unedo back crossed A. unedo, retaining the red exfoliating bark of the former with the cold hardiness of the latter. Upright habit to 10 to 12' with dense rounded leaves and those sensuous red trunks. Clusters of cream bell-shaped flowers in winter are much loved by local hummers, orange-red fruit in fall. Full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Drought tolerant but accepting occasional irrigation. USDA zone 8