Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo

Common name   Strawberry tree
Botanical name   Arbutus unedo
Family   Ericaceae
Height (m)   9
Diameter   8.00
Forest layer   low-tree
Evergreen  
Edible  
Fruit / berries  
Perennial  
Wind tolerance   Maritime exposure
Shade / Sun   Full to part sun
Soil type   Dry to moist

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Autumn plant propagation

Date   April 15, 2017
Details   From Cuttings:
  • Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) – Hardwood cuttings root easily in moist soil.
  • Redcurrants (Ribes rubrum) – Similar to blackcurrants, easy to propagate in autumn.
  • Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa) – Hardwood cuttings take well in cool conditions.
  • Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) – Grows well from hardwood cuttings.
  • Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can be taken in late autumn.
  • Raspberries (Rubus idaeus) – Can be propagated from root or cane cuttings.
  • Figs (Ficus carica) – Hardwood cuttings root well when planted in well-draining soil.
  • Mulberries (Morus spp.) – Hardwood cuttings from dormant wood work best.
  • Pomegranates (Punica granatum) – Take cuttings from mature wood for best results.
  • Olives (Olea europaea) – Semi-hardwood cuttings can root in autumn in mild climates.
  • Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) – Semi-hardwood cuttings root well in autumn.
  • Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – Best propagated from cuttings before frost arrives.
  • Lavender (Lavandula spp.) – Can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings.
By Division:
  • Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Spreads easily, divide to control growth.
  • Mint (Mentha spp.) – Extremely vigorous; division helps manage spreading.
  • Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) – Clumps can be split into smaller bunches.
  • Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) – Root cuttings or divisions work well.
  • Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) – Clumps can be divided to encourage more flowering plants.
  • Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) – Large crowns can be divided for new plants.
  • Strawberries (Fragaria spp.) – Runners can be transplanted, or clumps divided.
  • Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) – Tubers can be dug up and replanted.
  • Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) – Mature crowns can be split to establish new beds.
  • Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) – Easy to divide and replant.
  • Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus) – A perennial green that benefits from division.
  • Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.) – Edible flowers and shoots, can be divided every few years.
  • Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) – Can be split and spread around food forest edges.
  • Strawberry Clover (Trifolium fragiferum) – Great nitrogen fixer, divides well in autumn.
  • Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) – Young fiddleheads are edible; spreads by rhizomes.
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Tags     activity  plants  propagation  autumn 
Event type   Plant