Andromeda consists of compact evergreen shrubs that exhibit a low, spreading habit. They feature narrow, leathery foliage and produce clusters of small, urn-shaped flowers that are typically white or pink during the spring and early summer months.

Andromeda glaucophylla f. latifolia

Andromeda polifolia is an evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of around 40 cm. Its growth habit can be either upright or semi-prostrate, featuring slender, wiry stems. The leaves are linear and dark green, measuring up to 3.5 cm in length. From spring to early summer, this plant produces clusters of 2-5 flowers on delicate stalks, with blooms that can be white or pink.

Andromeda polifolia

Andromeda polifolia 'Alba'

Andromeda polifolia 'Alisa'

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice' is a compact, low-growing evergreen shrub that spreads gracefully. It features slender blue-green leaves that provide a lush backdrop. In spring, the plant is adorned with abundant clusters of small, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, which largely conceal the foliage beneath.

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Ice'

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Lagoon' is a low-growing, rounded shrub that typically reaches a height of around 40 cm. It features distinct blue-grey evergreen leaves resembling those of rosemary. From spring through early summer, this plant produces clusters of small, nodding, bell-shaped flowers in a pale pink hue.

Andromeda polifolia 'Blue Lagoon'

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta Alba'

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta' is a compact, evergreen shrub that reaches a height of approximately 20 cm. It features narrow, oval-shaped, leathery leaves that are a deep green. From April to July, this plant produces clusters of round, light pink flowers at the ends of its branches. It is well-suited to wet soil conditions.

Andromeda polifolia 'Compacta'

Andromeda polifolia 'Grandiflora Compacta'

Andromeda polifolia 'Grandiflora'

Andromeda polifolia 'Hayachine'

Andromeda polifolia 'Iwasugo'

Andromeda polifolia 'Kirigamine' is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching a height of up to 25 cm. It features delicate, slender branches adorned with narrow, grey-green leaves that can grow up to 2 cm in length. From late spring through summer, this plant produces small, urn-shaped pink flowers that bloom in clusters at the tips of its stems.

Andromeda polifolia 'Kirigamine'

Andromeda polifolia 'Latifolia'

Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla' is a low-growing evergreen shrub, reaching heights of up to 15 cm and spreading to about 25 cm in width. It features broad oval leaves that are a deep green. In spring and early summer, this plant produces clusters of round flowers that are pink and white in color.

Andromeda polifolia 'Macrophylla'

Andromeda polifolia 'Major'

Andromeda polifolia 'Minima'

Andromeda polifolia 'Nana'

Andromeda polifolia 'Nikko' is a small, dense evergreen shrub, typically reaching heights and widths of approximately 30 cm. Its leaves are slender and needle-like, measuring 2-3 cm in length, and feature a glossy dark green finish. From late spring through early summer, this plant produces small, urn-shaped pink flowers that grow in clusters at the tips of the branches.

Andromeda polifolia 'Nikko'

Andromeda polifolia 'Red King'

Andromeda polifolia 'Red Winter'

Andromeda polifolia 'Shibutsu'

Andromeda polifolia var. angustifolia

Andromeda pulverulenta

Androstoma

Androstoma empetrifolia

Anthopterus wardii

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.

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