Arbutus Species, Killarney Strawberry Tree, Western Strawberry Tree
Arbutusunedo

Synonym:Arbutus crispa

Synonym:Arbutus croomii

Synonym:Arbutus idaea

Synonym:Arbutus integrifolia

Synonym:Arbutus intermedia

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing