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Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

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Information by: W-E Plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer:

 

Description

This is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to 5' tall and 3-4' wide. Foliage is shiny, dark green and elliptical or oblong. Small, urn-shaped flowers appear in winter or early spring in white or pinkish clusters. Round red fruit appear in fall, attracting wildlife. This shrub does best in full or part sun with well-draining, acidic or neutral soil. Established plants need no summer water. Fruit is great for jams and jellies. This plant doesn't survive in humid climates.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.