Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

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Dwarf Strawberry Tree

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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

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, 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:

Group plants according to their water needs.

Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.