Arbutus unedo - Strawberry tree

Killarney/Strawberry Tree: M, N, P, B,*, Sept-Nov

EVERGREEN TREE growing to 8m (26ft) by 3m (10t) in ten years. Can withstand coastal gales and tolerates lime (which is unusual for an ericaceous plant). Prefers light soil.
It is hardy to zone 7. It is in flower from September to November, and the edible fruits ripen from October. Stunning in autumn with large red mature fruits at the same time as the pretty white flowers. The fruit contains about 20% sugars and can be used to make jams and preserves. When fully ripe it falls from the tree. All parts of the plant contain ethyl gallate, a substance that possesses strong antibiotic activity against ‘Mycobacterium’ bacteria. The flowers are pollinated by Honeybees and Bumblebees. Produces POLLEN & NECTAR. The tree is self-fertile.
SEEDLING pot grown 5-10 cm £4.50

Suitable as transplants for the ORGANIC system of growing