Arbutus unedo |
Native Region: Mediterranean, Southern Ireland, Southern Europe
Zone Range: 07-10
Preferred Climate: Coastal temperate, Mediterranean
Harvest Date: Sunday 07 November, 2010
Seed count: 25-30
Description:
A broadleaf evergreen tree or shrub with white flowers in the fall, often as the fruit from the previos year is ripening. The rich red-ochre coloured bark peels off in strips during the growing season.
Cultivation:
Sow seed in containers in a coldframe in autumn. Grow in sharply drained soil, preferably on a slope. Avoid any root disturbance while transplanting young seedling. Plant in their final growing position where their roots will not be disturbed. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant.
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