Arbutus Unedo Compacta Bark at Henri Blog


Arbutus Unedo Compacta Bark. When established, arbutus unedo 'compacta' will develop a fantastic, peeling, mahogany coloured bark. Prune shrubs to accentuate the sculptural qualities of the branching and bark. Full sun or light, dappled shade. Marble size, round fruits that start yellow and ripen to orange red (edible but only if you are starving). Any well drained, fertile soil.

Arbutus unedo
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A slow growing shrub and not for instant gratification! A gracefully branched evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage. Marble size, round fruits that start yellow and ripen to orange red (edible but only if you are starving). Can be grown well in a large container. Handsome foliage is dark green. Prune shrubs to accentuate the sculptural qualities of the branching and bark. Arbutus unedo 'compacta' is smaller.

Arbutus unedo

Tall, 5 to 6 ft. Arbutus Unedo Compacta Bark Handsome foliage is dark green. Evergreen shrub to 6’ high and wide in about 10 years; Can be grown well in a large container. Tall, 5 to 6 ft. Grows 6 to 8 ft.