Detail
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Arbutus x andrachnoides
Hybrid Strawberry Tree
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental shade tree for streetscapes, parks and reserves. Stunning red-cinnamon peeling trunk.
Suitable for near coastal locations.
Does not require pruning.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Note: This species is classified schedule 2, Regulation 24.3 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection. They should also not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer pipe in home gardens.
Warning: Potentially invasive, do not plant near conservation areas or coastal reserves.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round Round
  • Height 4-8m
  • Spread 4-8m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Ericaceae
  • Botanical Name Arbutus x andrachnoides
  • Common Name Hybrid Strawberry Tree
  • Origin Mediterranean
  • Habit Upright, Rounded canopy, Dense
  • Landscape Hills, Coast, 2nd line coast, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Light frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Winter
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Bell
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Flaky
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)