Arbutus × reyorum 'Marina'
hybrid strawberry tree 'Marina'
Ultimately makes a small, upright tree, but is slow-growing and can remain shrub-like for many years. Red-brown peeling bark and glossy, dark green leaves to 12cm long are bronzed when young. White, urn-shaped flowers flushed with deep pink in large, hanging clusters in late summer and autumn, followed by spherical yellow then red fruit
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Brown | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Brown | White Pink | Green | |
| Autumn | Red Brown | White Pink | Green | Yellow Red |
| Winter | Red Brown | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Arbutus are evergreen trees and shrubs with small, bell-shaped creamy-white or pink flowers, and red, strawberry-like fruits in autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pruning group 1 but keep pruning to a minimum
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to arbutus leaf spot and honey fungus
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