Synonyms
Arbutus unedo f. rubra 'Minlily'PBR
Arbutus unedo 'Roselily'
Shrubs
A large, bushy, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with reddish-brown, peeling bark and glossy, dark green leaves. Hanging clusters of small, pink and white, waxy, urn-shaped flowers appear in autumn at the same time as the spherical, red or yellow fruit from the previous year's flowers. 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
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres