Compacta strawberry tree
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Compacta' strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') is a shrub for specimen planting, hedges, privacy screens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows slowly into a dense evergreen shape. Bees and birds visit it, and it blooms in autumn and winter. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Common holly, Silver sage, Mondo grass, and Italian cypress.