Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree

Size: 100L
Sale price$555.00

Arbutus unedo – Strawberry Tree is a striking evergreen that reaches 5–10 metres with a broad, rounded canopy and peeling reddish-brown bark. Glossy green leaves provide year-round structure, while white to pale pink bell-shaped flowers appear in autumn alongside edible red fruit resembling strawberries.

Perfect for dry or coastal gardens, Arbutus unedo – Strawberry Tree delivers continuous seasonal interest with minimal maintenance. Its resilience to drought and salt spray makes it ideal as a feature tree, informal hedge, or ornamental highlight in Mediterranean-style landscapes.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

5 m – 10 m

Mature Width:

4 m – 8 m

Expected Growth Pear Year

30 – 60 cm/year

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is considered:

  • Rounded
  • Spreading
Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Type:

  • Bell-shaped

Flowering Period

  • Autumn
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Glossy

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q. What is the Strawberry Tree best known for?
A. Its bell-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by vibrant red edible fruit, and attractive reddish bark.

Q. How tall and wide does it grow?
A. Typically reaches 5 – 10 m tall and 4 – 8 m wide with a rounded, spreading habit.

Q. When does it flower and fruit?
A. It flowers in autumn, and the fruit ripens soon after, remaining ornamental into winter.

Q. Is it drought hardy?
A. Yes — once established, it is drought-tolerant and copes well with sea spray.

Q. What kind of maintenance does it need?
A. Very low — only occasional pruning is needed to maintain shape or remove dead branches.

Q. Can it be used as a hedge?
A. Yes — it’s suitable for hedging or screening in informal gardens or native plantings.

Q. Is the fruit edible?
A. Yes — the red fruit is edible, though often enjoyed more for its ornamental value.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: 1.5 m – 2 m – Effective as a dense evergreen hedge

Feature Tree: 2 m – 4 m – Display berries and form in open settings

Avenue Planting Trees: 3 m – 4 m – Can be used in tighter avenues or medians

How to Plant Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree

How to Plant Arbutus unedo

  1. Location Selection: Choose a location with good sunlight and some afternoon shade protection.
  2. Soil Preference: Enjoys well-draining soil; can tolerate a range, including alkaline soils.
  3. Digging: Dig a hole about twice the size of the tree's root ball.
  4. Planting: Situate the tree in the hole, fill with soil, and compact gently.
  5. Initial Watering: Thoroughly water immediately after planting.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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