{"product_id":"arbutus-unedo-20-litre-pot-155cm-tall","title":"Arbutus Unedo 20 Litre Pot 125\/150cm Tall","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eArbutus unedo\u003c\/strong\u003e – The Classic Strawberry Tree with All-Season Interest\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eArbutus unedo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree that brings year-round appeal through its lush foliage, ornamental bark, dainty flowers, and distinctive fruit. Native to the Mediterranean and western Ireland, it thrives in UK gardens, especially in coastal or sheltered spots.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eIn autumn, clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers appear, often alongside the ripening fruit from the previous year. This creates a remarkable two-season display: delicate blooms paired with round, red fruits resembling strawberries. While the fruits are edible, their mild flavour makes them best suited to jams, preserves, or infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eIts bark adds another dimension of beauty—smooth and reddish-brown, peeling slightly to reveal cinnamon tones beneath. The glossy green leaves retain their freshness through winter, giving structure and colour when most plants have died back.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eWhy Grow Arbutus unedo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eEvergreen Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e – Retains glossy green leaves all year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eSeasonal Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e – White flowers in autumn and striking red fruit through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eTough \u0026amp; Reliable\u003c\/strong\u003e – Thrives in poor soils, wind, and coastal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eWildlife-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Flowers support pollinators; fruit feeds birds.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in full sun but tolerant of partial shade. Shelter from strong frost to protect flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soil, from neutral to slightly acidic or alkaline. Handles poor, sandy, or rocky soils once established.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during the first year; drought-tolerant thereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for healthy growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal—remove damaged or crossing branches after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eDesign Ideas \u0026amp; Combinations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eSpecimen Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e – A statement feature in lawns or gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eMediterranean Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Combine with olives, rosemary, and lavender for a sun-loving palette.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eCoastal Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e – Excellent for exposed sites, pairing beautifully with phormium and pittosporum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eWildlife Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e – Combine with cotoneaster, viburnum, or crab apple for extended seasonal food sources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2804\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eArbutus unedo\u003c\/strong\u003e is more than just an ornamental—it’s a garden performer across all seasons. From its autumn flowers and vibrant winter fruits to its evergreen foliage and peeling bark, it brings beauty, resilience, and a touch of the Mediterranean to UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606466400582,"sku":"166405","price":127.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/7948\/8326\/files\/d9d4b68f-12ae-4a14-954c-6a6a3b64e666.jpg?v=1773154443","url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/arbutus-unedo-20-litre-pot-155cm-tall","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}