Arbutus Unedo Bonsai

A gracefully branched evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and handsome cinnamon colored bark.

Arbutus unedo bonsai. Arbutus unedo strawberry tree from seeds. Arbutus species are quite rare in bonsai use but they adapt well to pot culture. In addition to a strawberry tree arbutus unedo is also called killarney strawberry tree irish strawberry tree cane apples dalmation strawberry or simply arbutus. Arbutus unedo bonsai for sale buy now in e bay mr seeds 10 particles bag arbutus unedo.

Its scientific name arbutus unedo means one time shrub in latin. Air layering zone 8 in dec. Mar 1 2016 messages. Easy to care for it adapts to all soil types either in beds or in hedges or in pots or garden boxes for a terrace.

A fuss free plant for year round interest in western gardens. Need identification of a. Arbutus unedo bonsai care it s mostly pruning need to know before buying arbutus unedo bonsai that it s grow in well drained soil give it small pot that won t grow too much at least half shade pruning need cool air in the winter. It produces masses of drooping beautiful white flowers which are often tinged with pink or green.

The strawberry tree is an old european native presumably brought by the romans from the mediterranean to england while the madrone is an american native. Also makes an exotic bonsai. Hardy in zones 7 11. Discussion in seed starting propagation started by liono jan 30 2017.

The strawberry tree with scientific name arbutus unedo is a very beautiful shrub that offers beautiful edible fruit after the blooming. The strawberry tree arbutus unedo is an evergreen shrub or small tree which can reach a height of up to 20 feet. They are evergreen and very hardy in our poor soil once established. Pretty blossoms and unique red fruit.

Depending on the cultivar they can be anything from a small shrub to a decent medium sized tree. I had never heard of the species prior to adding this big lump to my collection i fancied the challenge of something new. I ve got one in landscape arbutus unedo marina. Use as a small specimen tree to anchor a border or create an informal hedge.

Masses of white flowers yield bright edible strawberry like fruits. The strawberry tree october 2007 arbutus unedo or strawberry tree is a native of mediterranean regions and much of western europe and ireland where it is known as the killarney strawberry tree. Planting zones and exposure.