Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

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Dwarf Strawberry Tree

 
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Description

This is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to 5 ft. high. It has white flowers and red fruit throughout the year. It is also a very clean, colorful , " deer resistant " shrub.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

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

Design Styles

Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Lot, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.