Overview

Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is a spreading branched evergreen shrub in the genus Arbutus, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 9.0 m tall and 7 m wide. Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include architectural and city and courtyard gardens. It is native to Portugal Continental.

About

Arbutus unedo, commonly known as strawberry tree, also called madrone, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Ericaceae, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Western Europe. The tree is well known for its fruits, the arbutus berry, which bear some resemblance to the strawberry, hence the common name strawberry tree.

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About the genus

Arbutus is a genus of 12 accepted species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, native to temperate regions of the Mediterranean, western Europe, the Canary Islands and North America, and commonly called madrones, madronas, or strawberry trees. The name Arbutus was taken by taxonomists from Latin, where it referred to the species now designated Arbutus unedo.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arbutus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Evergreen shrub, Small tree

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

9.0 m

Spread

7 m

Suggested uses

Architectural, City and courtyard gardens

Native to

Portugal Continental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids

Disease resistance

Arbutus leaf spot, Honey fungus

Frequently asked questions