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Arbutus canariensis
Canary Islands Strawberry Tree, Canary Madrone
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| Description | This tree has bold dark-green foliage and produces large panicles of pink bell-like flowers throughout the year and somewhat knobbly-looking fruit that turn orange-red over time. The bark of this tree is showy, changing from dark orange in most seasons to mid-purple depending on extreme heat and sun. The trunk is smooth with shedding bark. | ||
| Foliage |
Evergreen
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| Form |
Round
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| Mature Size | 8 x 5m | ||
| Uses | Arbutus are fabulous small ornamental trees that are suitable for parks and gardens. | ||
| Position & Soil | Prefers well-drained soils with some irrigation. | ||
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| Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.5-1.7m) • 50cm/52L (1.8-2.0m) |
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| Substitutes |
• Cupaniopsis anacardioides |
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