Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

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Dwarf Strawberry Tree

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:

Description

This is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to 5' high. It has white flowers and red fruit throughout the year. It is also a very clean, colorful , deer resistant shrub.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Parking Lot, Roadside

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.