Synonyms
Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'
Trees Shrubs
A spreading, shrubby tree about 8m tall, with rough red-brown bark and mid green leathery leaves. Dark pink urn-shaped flowers in panicles appear in autumn as the red strawberry-like fruits from the previous years flowers, ripen. Whilst the fruits are edible and used to make jams and liqueurs in some countries, they are generally grown for ornamental purposes only in the UK
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres