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Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

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

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:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.