ARBUTUS unedo

In order to learn more about ARBUTUS unedo , its planting and how to take care of it, discover below important technical facts. If there are multiple options shown (for example: nature of soil), this means they are all suitable for the plant.

Approximate height after 10 years

2 - 3 m

Possible spots for planting

full sun (from noon until 5 p.m. minimum), half shade (no sun from noon until 5 p.m.)

Special interest in spring

foliage

Special interest in summer

foliage

Special interest in autumn

flowers, foliage, fruits

Special interest in winter

foliage

Color of flowers

white

Flowering period

autumn

Color of foliage

green

Kind of foliage

evergreen

Color of bark

copper

Color of fruits

orange, red

Possible uses

hedge, bedding

Need of humidity

dry, mean, humid

Cold resistance

hardy until -20°C

Acceptable kind of soil

light, normal, heavy

Acceptable pH

acid (less than 6.5), neutral (between 6.5 and 7.5)

Shape

round, buissonnant

Pruning period

march

Peculiarities

eatable, outstanding bark

Harvesting period

sept., oct.