Arbutus, Killarney Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree 'Elfin King'

Arbutusunedo

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Arbutus (ar-BYOO-tus)
Species
unedo (YOO-nee-doe)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lecanto, Florida

Bishopville, Maryland

Durham, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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