Arbutus unedo Strawberry tree

Ericaceae

Arbutus unedo Strawberry tree

Arbore de dimensiuni medii, cu trunchi scurt și coroană destul de densă, de la ovoidală la rotundă. Trunchiul de culoare gri-maronie, care se desprinde, are o valoare ornamentală atractivă care devine vizibilă după numai câțiva ani. Frunzele lucioase de culoare verde închis dau copacului un aspect sănătos. Toamna și la începutul iernii, apar panicule dense de flori mici, albe până la roz pal, în formă de urzică. Acestea pot fi urmate de fructe mari și rotunde care seamănă puțin cu căpșunile. Aceste fructe de culoare roșie-portocalie sunt comestibile, dar nu se vor coace în orice climă. A. unedo nu are sol și tolerează atât solurile acide, cât și cele calcaroase. De asemenea, copacul tolerează o oarecare secetă. Vântul (de mare) este bine tolerat, dar pomul trebuie protejat de vântul rece (îngheț).
Specifications
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Height
10 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
ovoid to round, half-open crown, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey-brown, scaling
Leaf
obovate to elliptical, glossy dark green, 5 - 10 cm, evergreen
Flowers
urn-shaped, white to light pink, about 0.6 cm, in dense, pendent panicles, October/December
Fruits
orange-red, about 2 cm, rough, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, prefers slightly acidic
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
8a (-12,2 to -9,5 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Southwest Ireland to Asia Minor
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving suitable for dry soil can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green pink October average growing Conspicuous bloom all species non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Arbutus unedo has a average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Arbutus unedo is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Arbutus unedo with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

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