Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'
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Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic'
Arbutus Atlantica bush in pot

Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' Bush

Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' Bush

Strawberry Tree

Bush, 100-125cm, 20L pot

£125
£125 £125
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Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit
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Final size 8 metres in 20 years
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Foliage Narrow leaves year-round (evergreen)
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Flowers Urn shaped, white flowers
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Position Full sun
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Description

Arbutus Unedo 'Atlantic' is an evergreen strawberry tree with a spreading habit. From its rough, reddish-brown bark it produces spherical, bright yellow-orange fruit at an early age, taking a year to ripen to an intense red. This contrasts beautifully with urn-shaped, white flowers which grow in large clusters against elongated, leathery green leaves. This tree is a fantastic choice for a wildlife garden, the fruits are eaten by birds and other small mammals, and the nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of pollinating insects. 

Arbutus Unedo 'Atlantic' thrives in full sun in a sheltered setting. It prefers moist but humus rich, well-drained loam, chalk and sand soils and its ultimate height and spread is approximately 8 meters. 

 

 

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

Find out more

Product Details

Description

Arbutus Unedo 'Atlantic' is an evergreen strawberry tree with a spreading habit. From its rough, reddish-brown bark it produces spherical, bright yellow-orange fruit at an early age, taking a year to ripen to an intense...

Arbutus Unedo 'Atlantic' is an evergreen strawberry tree with a spreading habit. From its rough, reddish-brown bark it produces spherical, bright yellow-orange fruit at an early age, taking a year to ripen to an intense red. This contrasts beautifully with urn-shaped, white flowers which grow in large clusters against elongated, leathery green leaves. This tree is a fantastic choice for a wildlife garden, the fruits are eaten by birds and other small mammals, and the nectar-rich flowers attract a variety of pollinating insects. 

Arbutus Unedo 'Atlantic' thrives in full sun in a sheltered setting. It prefers moist but humus rich, well-drained loam, chalk and sand soils and its ultimate height and spread is approximately 8 meters. 

 

 

Planting & Care

Planting Steps

1Preparation

  • Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
  • Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
  • Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
  • To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

  • Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
  • Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
  • Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
  • Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

  • Water generously around the base of the plant.
  • If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

Delivery Information

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

Find out more

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