Arbutus 'Marina' - P9

Description
The Erdbeerbaum 'Marina' (Arbutus unedo) is a very popular, evergreen container plant whose yellow-red, round fruits have a mild flavour. Its white-pink flowers appear from October to March. The dark green leaves are lanceolate and glossy. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained, humus-rich and lime-free soil is ideal.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Arbutus x reyorum 'Marina'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for containers * bronze budding

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Erdbeerbaum 'Marina's are dark green, lanceolate, glossy. Bronze-coloured shoots.

Bark
Red-brown, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Arbutus unedo 'Marina' forms white-pink flowers from October.

Fruit
The yellow-red, round fruits of Arbutus unedo 'Marina' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, tub