Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) ‘Compacta’ – 9cm Pot
- Clusters of small white flowers in autumn
- Bright red fruits
- Attractive peeling cinnamon-brown bark
- Evergreen shrub
Evergreen shrub Arbutus unedo ‘Compacta’ (the strawberry tree) looks great all year round, with clusters of urn-shaped white flowers in autumn followed by red fruits that are still on the tree when it flowers the following year. Peeling cinnamon-brown bark adds to the appeal of this striking plant. It makes a superb specimen shrub, providing year-round structure in the garden.Â
How you will receive your plants:
Selected by our team of experts and sent from our nursery, you will receive your plant in a pot, ready to plant out.
Can’t plant straight away?
Place the pot in a sheltered sunny spot outdoors and water regularly to keep the soil moist.
Planting tips and hints:
Planting in the ground:Â Before planting, dig in plenty of compost or well-rotted farmyard manure to improve soil structure. Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Water well after planting
Planting in containers:Â For smaller plants, repot into larger containers filled with a loam-based compost such as John Innes no 3 and grow on until big enough to plant out.
Aftercare:Â Water regularly in the first year after planting. Protect young plants with fleece in winter.
Prune if necessary in winter or spring to remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches.
