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. Maintenance Instructions: Prune to maintain height at around 4-6ft. Do not shear. Prune to maintain form, thinning out select branches in the interior of the plant to give an open appearance.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width 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:
Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.