Strawberry Tree
Very ornamental and excellent landscaping trees, Arbtus are a group of long lived small to medium trees that have been grown in Australia for many years.
Commonly known as the Madrone, and also Irish Strawberry Tree, a number of species and a few cultivars are available in Australia.
The common name, ‘Strawberry Tree’ comes from the red rounded fruits that follow the flowers on most species.
Arbutus Information and Description.
These are a tough evergreen tree suitable for most gardens. These are a drought tolerant tree that come in three main forms suitable for the home garden. A. unedo, A. canariensis and A. x andrachnoides. The cultivar Arbutus pink pearls is a form of A. unedo.
Although the Irish Strawberry name comes from the fruit, it is the foliage, flowers and bark that make this an outstanding garden tree.
In particular the peeling bark of a mature specimen looks wonderful especially when wet. The foliage is a deep green and attractive year round, and the small white flowers remind us of Lily of the Valley, although some have pink flowers.
With outstanding bark colour these are a great feature plant in the Australian garden. Native to warm temperate regions of the Mediterranean, Western Europe, and North America.
Flowers resemble those of Lily of the Valley,small clusters of pale pink bells. Slow growing and nicely compact in habit Arbutus make an excellent specimen tree. A number of species and cultivars are available for sale from wholesale growers in various sizes.
Arbutus Varieties
- A. unedo – Small tree to around 6m with a similar spread. Glossy green foliage, white flowers in winter to spring followed by red fruits.
- A. canariensis – This is the Canary Island Madrone, green to white flowers on a small tree to around 5m in height.
- Arbutus x andrachnoides – White Lily of the Valley type flowers on a small tree to 6 metres. This is a hybrid variety and is sterile.
- Arbutus Pink Pearls – A small tree with pink flowers and a very attractive cinnamon coloured bark.
Arbutus are available for sale from the following nurseries
125 Palmer Rd Jindivick 3818
Open Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
Specialising in growing and selling Rare and Unusual Trees, shrubs Perennials Bulbs and Climbers, a unique nursery with amazing stock.
www.muskersbroughtonhall.com.au
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au
52 Rodd St Canowindra NSW 2804
An online nursery specialising in drought and frost tolerant perennials and fragrant, edible and herbs.
www.perennialle.com.au
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au
Wholesale Suppliers
email ask@plantmark.com.au
One of Australia's largest wholesale trade nurseries. Over 30,000 species available, tubestock to advanced trees, an almost unlimited choice of plants.
www.plantmark.com.au
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au