Woody > Arbutus > Arbutus unedo > Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'
Arbutus unedo
'Atlantic'
Atlantic Strawberry Tree
| Family |
| Ericaceae |
| Genus |
| Arbutus |
| Species |
| unedo |
| Cultivar |
| 'Atlantic' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 15 |
| Height |
| 4 - 8 m |
| Spread |
| 4 - 8 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| An evergreen tree or shrub with small white flowers in late autumn that are followed by a fruit that is similar in appearance to a strawberry. |
| Landscape |
| Accent or ornamental specimen tree with year-round interest. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moist, well-drained soil, taking care to plant in a sheltered site. |
| Shape |
| Mostly seen multi-stemmed, but can be shaped to form a single trunk. |
| Pests |
| Aphids and fungal leaf spot should be watched for. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Bark of mature plants is red-brown and shredding. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are dark green, glossy and leathery, growing up to 10 cm in length, with serrated margins. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are small and white, appearing in drooping panicles. |
| Fruit Description |
| Fruit is similar to a strawberry in appearance, ripening from yellow to red, with a rather bland flavour. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate through basal cuttings taken in late winter. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Fruit is edible, but bland. |
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