Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
Dwarf Strawberry Tree
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.