Encyclopedia · Ericaceae · Arbutus unedo
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Arbutus unedo
Irish Strawberry Tree
Arbutus · Ericaceae
Irish Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 10 m high and 6 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent fruit. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Arbutus
Family
Ericaceae
Common name
Irish Strawberry Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Arbutus unedo belongs to the Arbutus genus within the Ericaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Salt + Wind
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
10 m H × 6 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Arbutus unedo observation photograph — GBIF · Anis Dris · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- 03Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council