Arbutus unedo PEACE & LOVE PBR
- Shrub
- 150 cm-2 m high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Light-coloured foliage
- Evergreen
An elegant shrub with leathery, rounded, and dense leaves; young shoots are a striking pink. It blooms and fruits simultaneously, and produces striking deep red berries. It thrives in a sheltered location with well-drained, preferably slightly acidic soil. It tolerates drought once established and is suitable for coastal gardens, patios, and exotic plantings.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 1 - 2 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 150 - 200 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | October - December |
| Flower colour | White, Cream, Pink |
| Leaf colour | Green, Pink, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Very dry, Dry, Average |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Arbutus unedo PEACE & LOVE |
|---|---|
| Genus | Arbutus |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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