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

Description
The Strawberry tree 'Rubra' (Arbutus unedo) is a very popular, evergreen container plant whose red-orange, round fruits have a mild, sweet flavour. Its pink-red flowers appear from October to February. The dark green leaves are lanceolate. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady as possible. A well-drained, humus-rich and lime-free soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Strawberry tree 'Rubra' reaches a height of approx. 3 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Suitable for containers

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

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

Growth
Bushy.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 'Rubra' forms pink flowers from October.

Fruit
The red-orange, round fruits of Arbutus unedo 'Rubra' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, tub