



Compact Strawberry Tree
This is an excellent, compact shrub for Mediterranean-style gardens. It bears small pinkish-white flowers followed by red fruits resembling small strawberries. Use in foundation plantings or as an accent shrub, where its attractive bark and interesting fruits can be seen up close.
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit edible : Yes
Fruit texture : Warty
Fruit type : Like strawberry in appearance
Fruit color : Yellow and red
Leaf Characteristics
Bark habit : Shredding
Bark texture : Rough
Bark color : Red-brown
Leaf texture : Glossy
Leaf length : 4"
Leaf shape : Oval
Leaf color : Mid-green
Flower Characteristics
Flower shape : Urn-shaped
Flower color : White
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 5-6 ft.
Average size maturity height : < 10 ft.
Cultural Information
Sunset zone : 4-24
Water requirements : Moderate
Light exposure : Sun
Landscape Attributes
Colorful fruits and berries : Yes
Attractive bark : Yes