Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedoArbutus unedo offers a unique display of flowers and fruits at the same, making it a very special and attractive addition to a garden. The pendulous clusters of urn shaped white flowers appear in late autumn. The bright red fruits take 12 months to ripen and both appear on the tree together. This evergreen plant also features an attractive shredding rich terracotta brown bark which is highly ornamental. Deep green leaves adorn the branches all year

The green spears have an excellent flavour

Upright stems up to 1 metre and lovely flower displays with distinctive colours

Its prolific flowering habit ensures a continuous display of blooms throughout the summer months

remove dead wood only once the new growth has emerged

making them a perfect addition to borders

Oliver Twist is an excellent hedging variety that is maintained as a formal hedge with basic pruning

They are perfect for making jams

Mulching is highly recommended in the Winter to protect from frosts

The plants are easy to care for throughout the year

delicate blooms notable for their interesting shape and vibrant colour

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Avoid dry soil as the flowers will fade away in dry conditions