Marina Strawberry Tree
Arbutus x 'Marina'
SKU
00292
A delightful small garden tree with a low canopy of deep green leaves that are larger than other species. Rosy pink flowers appear concurrently with the red and yellow strawberry-like fruit in fall and winter. A good fire-wise landscaping plant. Evergreen.
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Full sun
Once established, water deeply, occasionally.
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224 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta GA 30907
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4305 Washington Road Evans GA 30809
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1220 Knox Avenue North Augusta SC 29841
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2470 Whiskey Road Aiken SC 29803
| Botanical Pronunciation | ar-BYOO-tus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 to 30 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Fall to Late Winter |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Easy Care, Edible, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water deeply, occasionally. |
| Companion Plants | Bottlebrush (Callistemon); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Gaura (Gaura); Blue Glorybower (Clerodendrum); Salvia (Salvia) |
Easily grown in lean, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drought. Apply a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!