Arbutus unedo 'Mercurius' - 30-40 CM C3.5

Description
The Strawberry tree 'Mercurius' (Arbutus unedo) is a very popular, evergreen container plant whose bright red, round fruits have a mild flavour. Its white-pink flowers are bell-shaped and appear from September to November. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny as possible. Well-drained and moist to wet soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Strawberry tree 'Mercurius' reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and grows up to 70 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * suitable for containers * heat tolerant, drought resistant, flood tolerant

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of Strawberry tree 'Mercurius' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Strawberry tree 'Mercurius' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dense, compact.

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 'Mercurius' forms bell-shaped, white-pink flowers from September.

Fruit
The bright red, round fruits of Arbutus unedo 'Mercurius' are particularly decorative.

Use
Tub, solitary, border, balcony/patio, small/front garden