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Arbutus unedo

'Atlantic'


Atlantic Strawberry Tree




Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Arbutus
Species
unedo
Cultivar
'Atlantic'
Category
Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen)
USDA Hardiness Zone
7b - 8a
Canadian Hardiness Zone
7
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5
Temperature (°C)
-15 - (-9)
Temperature (°F)
5 - 15
Height
4 - 8 m
Spread
4 - 8 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
SeptemberOctober
General Description
An evergreen tree or shrub with small white flowers in late autumn that are followed by a fruit that is similar in appearance to a strawberry.
Landscape
Accent or ornamental specimen tree with year-round interest.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil, taking care to plant in a sheltered site.
Shape
Mostly seen multi-stemmed, but can be shaped to form a single trunk.
Pests
Aphids and fungal leaf spot should be watched for.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Bark/Stem Description
Bark of mature plants is red-brown and shredding.
Leaf Description
Leaves are dark green, glossy and leathery, growing up to 10 cm in length, with serrated margins.
Flower Description
Flowers are small and white, appearing in drooping panicles.
Fruit Description
Fruit is similar to a strawberry in appearance, ripening from yellow to red, with a rather bland flavour.
Propagation
Propagate through basal cuttings taken in late winter.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Fruit is edible, but bland.
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