How to tend a Arbutus unedo
Also known as: Arbutus cassinifolia Steud., Arbutus crispa Hoffmanns., Arbutus ferruginea L.f., Arbutus integrifolia Sims, Arbutus intermedia Heldr. ex Nyman, Arbutus laurifolia L.f., Arbutus nothocomaros Hedberg ex Nyman, Arbutus pavarii Pamp., Arbutus procumbens Kluk ex Besser, Arbutus salicifolia Cels ex Hoffmanns., Arbutus serratifolia Salisb., Arbutus turbinata Pers. ex Rchb., Arbutus unedo var. ellipsoidea Aznov., Arbutus vulgaris Bubani, Arbutus unedo f. subcrenata Maire, Arbutus unedo var. salicifolia Regel
Log in to add this plantWatering
Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- Mediterranean region
- Category
- Ericaceae, Arbutus
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 15-18 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowers in the previous year, mature in the next autumn
- Flower colors
- white, pink, fruit color red
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