Description
Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' is a compact, evergreen strawberry tree selected for its dense, rounded habit and excellent garden performance. Glossy dark green foliage provides year-round structure, while clusters of delicate, urn-shaped white flowers appear in autumn alongside attractive strawberry-like fruits that ripen from green to bright red. The unusual combination of flowers and fruit on the plant at the same time creates exceptional seasonal interest.
A superb choice for coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens, 'Atlantic' is tolerant of wind, salt-laden air and periods of drought once established. It thrives in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil and is ideal as a specimen shrub, informal hedge or feature in mixed borders. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the colourful fruits provide interest well into winter.
Easy to grow and requiring little maintenance, Arbutus unedo 'Atlantic' benefits from only light pruning after flowering to maintain its naturally compact shape.
