European Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo)
Height: 2 – 3 m
Spread: 1 – 2 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Flower: White with pink (flower in early fall)
Sun: Full sun or partial shade
Moisture: Average amount of water
Fruit: Small round orange-red fruit with a pit
Shipping Size: 1.0 m tall in a # 3 pot (12 L)
Native to southwestern Ireland, this long-cultivated relative of our own native pacific arbutus (madrone) shares similar characteristics: Slow growth, evergreen leaves, and interesting bark patterns. Makes a good container tree and is one of our recommendations for balconies.
