Arbutus x. 'Marina'

(Strawberry tree)

Ult. Height:
40 feet

Ult. Spread:
40 feet

Best Exposure:
Full Sun

Tree categories:
Edible Evergreen Feature Bark Feature Flower Feature seed or fruit Seaside Tolerant Specimen

A very attractive evergreen tree with characteristic red peeling bark. The branches tend to be irregular in form and twist with age. The panicles of pink bell shaped flowers are followed by edible fruit which turn from green to orange and red when ripe. Butterflies and humming birds are very attracted to this tree.

Form: Multi trunk, Standard trunk

Best Uses: A beautiful ornamental garden tree, especially with up lighting which accentuates the color of the limbs.

Recommended Placement: Will not tolerate standing water. May need protection from severe frosts.

Optimal Soil: Requires really well draining sandy loam