An evergreen shrub with dark, shiny, green leaves and brightly-coloured edible fruit, which ripen from green to yellow to orange to red.
Related to Arbutus trees, Strawberry trees flower autumn to early winter. The flowers have high-sugar content nectar, which hummingbirds absolutely love, especially at a time when there are few other flowers blooming.
'Compacta' is a dwarf variety, growing only 6-8 feet tall, so it's easy to find space for this unique perennial.
Common names: Strawberry Tree, Dwarf Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Myrtle, Chorleywood
Edible: Fruit Harvest timing: November - December
Scientific name: Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' Light requirements: Full sun to part shade Full-grown size: 6-8' tall x 5-6' wide. Spacing: 6-8' apart. Hardiness: Zone 7 Pollination: Self-pollinating Wildlife: Pollinators and hummingbirds Origin: Europe Noteworthy: Related to Arbutus trees. Not deer resistant.
WEDO NOT SHIPLIVE PLANTS. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY IN ERRINGTON, BC.
