Arbutus unedo Batch No:177966 Produces large

Produces large

Also interesting in autumn when this conifer surprisingly takes on the golden tones of its deciduous neighbours then drops all its needles to reveal a bleak winter silhouette

moist loams

rich dark-green leaves in summer

It grows on most soils in the UK

Arbutus unedo Batch No:177966 Produces largeA stocky slow growing evergreen tree with a dense, rounded though often assymetric crown ultimately reaching up to 15m after many decades. Leaves are small, usually serrated. The rugged bark is reddish, sometimes shaggy. Ivory white bells in sprays appear in autumn as last year's yellow 'strawberries' ripen scarlet. An ideal choice to bring gravitas to a small, immature garden. Prune periodically to promote symmetry, or simply enjoy the unique, free