Arbutus Marina grow and care – tree of the genus Arbutus and also known as Marina strawberry tree, Arbutus Marina perennial evergreen plant and also used as ornamental plant for the red color and the shape of the trunk and the flowers grow in mediterranean, subtropical, temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-11.
Leaves color green in ovate shape with slightly serrated in the edge.
Flower color pink-white in a bell shape grow in groups.
Arbutus Marina fruits
Fruit edible round with little seeds not noticeable, the peel is also edible with rough surface but just the look the actual when the fruit is ripen the rind becomes soft.
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How to grow Arbutus Marina growing and care:
Well-drained soil, at least cool winter
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but for better fruit better
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer hardiness 9-10a / Autumn- winter 10b-11
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
When it require a tree needed to leave one main trunk, prune all the other branches until the it starts to grows as tree
Size of the plant?
6-10 m, 20-30 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Pink-white flowers in a bell shape grow in groups
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruit
Fruit harvest season:
Winter / Spring
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Arbutus Marina fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice, cake
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-4 years
Scientific name:
Arbutus Marina
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