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Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'
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(Dwarf Strawberry Tree) Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is a handsome tall evergreen shrub in the short term, eventually developing into a rounded small tree with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of pretty creamy-white flowers in summer once established.
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Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is a handsome tall evergreen shrub in the short term, eventually developing into a rounded small tree with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of pretty creamy-white flowers in summer once established. The flowers are followed by red, edible, strawberry-like fruit. These fruit can take up to a year to ripen. The flowers are very popular with insects and in particular, butterflies.
best flower and fruit display if planted in a position with plenty of sun.
- Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
- Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil. Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is reasonably tolerant of chalky soils but will grow better in slightly acidic conditions.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hard & wind tolerant in coastal areas but prefers some shelter in cold gardens.
- Flowering Period: September - November.
- Flower Colour: Creamy white
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Tall shrub or eventually small, rounded tree.
- Height: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft) - possibly slightly larger in very mild, favourable conditions.
- Spread: 2.5 - 3 m (8 - 10 ft)
- Notes: Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is reasonably tolerant of atmospheric pollution and a good choice for urban gardens.
Data sheet
- How Much Sun
- Full Sun, Light Shade
- Eventual Size
- Shrub - Large, Tree - Small
- Growing Conditions
- Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
- Special Features
- Evergreen, Flowers in Autumn, Fruit - Ornamental, Wildlife Friendly - Bees, Suitable for Containers, Honey Fungus Resistant
(Dwarf Strawberry Tree) Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is a handsome tall evergreen shrub in the short term, eventually developing into a rounded small tree with glossy dark green leaves and clusters of pretty creamy-white flowers in summer once established.