Arbutus consists of evergreen trees and shrubs that produce small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of creamy-white or pink. In the autumn, they bear red, strawberry-like fruits.

Arbutus

Arbutus andrachne is a perennial tree or substantial shrub characterized by its distinctive bark. Its foliage consists of vibrant green leaves, and it produces cream-colored, bell-shaped flowers that develop into red-orange berries. This plant provides visual appeal throughout the year. Although the berries are edible and can be utilized for making jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, it is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus andrachne

Arbutus andrachne 'Serratula'

Arbutus andrachne from Cyprus

Arbutus arizonica is an evergreen tree or large shrub characterized by its distinctive bark. The foliage consists of vibrant green leaves, and it produces creamy white flowers that develop into orange-red berries. This plant offers visual appeal throughout the year. Although the berries are edible and can be used for making jams and liqueurs in certain regions, in the UK, it is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus arizonica

Arbutus canariensis is an evergreen tree or substantial shrub characterized by its appealing bark. It features elongated green leaves and produces greenish-cream, bell-shaped flowers that mature into orange-yellow berries. Although the fruits are edible and can be utilized for making jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, this species is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus canariensis

Arbutus glandulosa

Arbutus menziesii is a shrubby evergreen tree characterized by its distinctive peeling cinnamon-brown bark and glossy, dark green leaves that have a lighter underside. In early summer, it produces abundant white, urn-shaped flowers arranged in upright clusters. These flowers give way to small orange-red fruits that mature in the following year. Although the fruits are edible and can be utilized for making jams and liqueurs in certain regions, their primary cultivation in the UK is for ornamental value.

Arbutus menziesii

Arbutus menziesii var. fructu-coccineo

Arbutus occidentalis

Arbutus tomentosa

Arbutus unedo is an evergreen shrub or small tree that typically reaches a height of around 8 meters. Its distinctive bark is rough and peels away in strips, revealing a red-brown hue underneath. The leaves are leathery and mid-green in color. The plant produces urn-shaped flowers, which are predominantly white with occasional pink accents, clustered in panicles that can extend up to 5 centimeters. As the flowers from the previous year mature, they give way to red, strawberry-like fruits. While these fruits are edible and utilized for making jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, this species is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is a versatile evergreen shrub or small tree, typically reaching heights of around 8 meters. It features a distinctive rough, red-brown bark. This cultivar begins to flower and bear fruit early in its life, producing cascading clusters of urn-shaped white flowers, occasionally with a hint of pink, during the autumn months. At this time, the previous year’s fruit transitions to a red hue. While the berries are edible and utilized in making jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, this plant is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically reaches about 2.5 meters in height. It features red-brown bark and leathery, mid-green leaves. In the autumn, it produces clusters of urn-shaped flowers that are white with a hint of pink, alongside the rough-skinned, red fruits from the previous year. However, it may not consistently produce flowers or fruit. While the berries are edible and can be used for making jams and liqueurs in certain regions, in the UK, this plant is predominantly cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

Arbutus unedo 'Elfin King' is a compact shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 2 meters tall. It features rough, red-brown bark that peels away in strips, paired with leathery, mid-green leaves. This variety is known for its abundant flowering and fruiting early in its life. In autumn, clusters of white, urn-shaped blooms, occasionally with a hint of pink, emerge alongside the ripening red fruit from the previous year. While the berries are edible and can be utilized for jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, they are primarily cultivated for their ornamental value.

Arbutus unedo 'Elfin King'

Arbutus unedo 'Integerrima'

Arbutus unedo 'Merriott'

Arbutus unedo 'Quercifolia' is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of approximately 8 meters. It features coarse, red-brown bark and glossy leaves that exhibit irregular, lobed margins, reminiscent of oak foliage. In autumn, it produces clusters of urn-shaped white flowers tinged with pink, which give way to textured fruits that mature to a red hue by the next autumn, coinciding with the emergence of new blooms. Although the fruit is edible and utilized in the production of jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, this variety is primarily cultivated for its ornamental attributes.

Arbutus unedo 'Quercifolia'

Arbutus unedo 'Red Grange'

Arbutus unedo 'Rosea'

Arbutus unedo Mercurius ('Bocarm') is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that forms a rounded, spreading shape. Its narrow leaves maintain a mid-green hue, displaying a copper-red flush and serrated edges when they are young. Initially, the stems and branches exhibit a reddish-orange color, transitioning to a deep reddish-brown as they mature. The shrub produces urn-shaped flowers, predominantly white with occasional pink tinges, that cluster in panicles up to 5 cm long. These flowers give way to strawberry-like red fruits from the previous year's blooms. While the fruits are edible and can be made into jams and liqueurs in certain regions, in the UK, this plant is primarily cultivated for its ornamental appeal.

Arbutus unedo Mercurius ('Bocarm')

Arbutus unedo Peace and Love ('Levap')

Arbutus unedo f. integerrima

Arbutus unedo f. rubra is a sprawling, shrubby tree that typically reaches a height of around 8 meters. It features rough, red-brown bark and leathery leaves that are a medium shade of green. In autumn, clusters of dark pink, urn-shaped flowers emerge, coinciding with the ripening of the red, strawberry-like fruits produced by the blooms from the previous year. While these fruits are edible and are often used to create jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, this plant is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus unedo f. rubra

Arbutus unedo f. rubra Roselily ('Minlily' PBR) is a sizable, bushy evergreen shrub that grows at a slow pace. It features reddish-brown bark that sheds in strips and displays glossy, dark green foliage. In autumn, it produces pendulous clusters of small, urn-shaped flowers in shades of pink and white, coinciding with the appearance of round fruits that are either red or yellow, remnants from the previous year’s blooms. While the fruit can be eaten and is utilized for making jams and liqueurs in some regions, in the UK, this plant is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus unedo f. rubra Roselily ('Minlily'PBR)

Arbutus x andrachnoides is a bushy, evergreen shrub or small tree characterized by its distinctive peeling cinnamon-brown bark and glossy, mid-green foliage that has a lighter underside. This plant produces small, urn-shaped flowers that are typically white with a hint of pink, which appear in clusters from autumn through spring. It occasionally yields small orange-red fruits in the autumn. Although these fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, this species is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus x andrachnoides

Arbutus x andrachnoides 'Cinnamon Beauty'

Arbutus x andrachnoides 'Milleri'

Arbutus x androsterilis is an evergreen shrub or small tree characterized by its robust, compact growth and glossy, dark green foliage. In autumn, it produces urn-shaped white flowers that hang in clusters. Although the fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and liqueurs in various regions, in the UK, the plant is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.

Arbutus x androsterilis

Arbutus x reyorum

Arbutus x reyorum 'Marina' develops into a compact, upright tree, though its growth rate is slow, allowing it to function as a shrub for an extended period. The plant features red-brown bark that peels away and glossy, dark green leaves that can reach lengths of up to 12 cm, exhibiting a bronzed appearance when young. In late summer and autumn, it produces large clusters of urn-shaped white flowers that are tinged with deep pink. These blooms are followed by round fruits that transition from yellow to red. While the fruits are edible and utilized in the making of jams and liqueurs in some regions, in the UK, this species is primarily cultivated for its ornamental appeal.

Arbutus x reyorum 'Marina'

Arbutus x thuretiana

Arbutus xalapensis is a perennial tree or sizable shrub recognized for its distinctive bark. It features elongated green leaves and produces clusters of white or pink bell-shaped flowers that develop into red berries. This plant provides visual interest throughout the year. Although the berries are edible and utilized for making jams and liqueurs in certain regions, in the UK, it is primarily cultivated for its ornamental value.