Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'
Strawberry tree
The Arbutus Unedo Rubra is a large bushy evergreen shrub that blooms during mid-late fall. It has rough bark and dark green leaves. For optimal growth, it is recommended to plant the plant in a location where there is a lot of sun. It grows rosy-pink urn-shaped flowers in panicles and strawberry-like fruits from the previous years flowers.
↕ 200 cm – 300 cm
❄ -15 °C
☀ sun
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Arbutus |
| Species | unedo |
| Cultivar | 'Rubra' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | august, september |
| Colour (flower) | pink |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 200 cm, 300 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | kalkrijk, neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -15 °C |
| Location | sun |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, multistem, fruit/berries, solitary, in group |