Shrubs

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' (Strawberry Tree)

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

Also known as Compact Strawberry Tree

$21.95

Size

SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones7-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' (Strawberry Tree), 'Compacta', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
Common name
Compact Strawberry Tree
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Evergreen
Mature size
8-12 ft tall × 15-20 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Bloom time
Fall
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, lean, slightly acidic soil. Avoid wet feet, especially during cool, wet PNW winters. Once established, do not supplementally irrigate in summer. Little pruning is needed; remove dead wood only.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Native bees, Hummingbirds
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Pollinator support, Hummingbird nectar
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