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Marina Strawberry Tree - 5 Gallon
SKU:
2182870
UPC:
014949076453
$89.99
- Evergreen showpiece with rosy pink, urn-shaped blooms and red‑to‑yellow strawberry‑like fruit for multi‑season color.
- Sculptural, cinnamon‑red peeling bark adds standout winter interest and year‑round texture.
- Comfortable residential scale—typically ~20–30 ft. tall and wide with a rounded canopy.
- Waterwise once established; thrives in full sun and lean, well‑drained soils.
Marina Strawberry Tree (Arbutus × ‘Marina’) delivers four‑season appeal: glossy deep‑green foliage, showy pink bell flowers, and colorful strawberry‑like fruit that often ripen while new blooms appear. A moderate grower that settles into a rounded, 20–30‑foot canopy, it’s a smart, low‑maintenance choice for coastal and inland landscapes alike. Plant in full sun and well‑drained soil; after establishment, it handles drought with ease while its handsome, peeling bark provides striking winter interest and curb appeal.
Plant Description
A small to mid‑sized evergreen tree with a naturally rounded crown and a low canopy of larger‑than‑typical, deep‑green leaves. Excellent as a focal specimen, patio shade, or street‑side accent.
Flowers & Fruit
Pendulous clusters of rosy pink, urn‑shaped flowers appear from fall into late winter, often overlapping with the development of strawberry‑like fruit that turn from yellow to red as they mature. Fruit are technically edible, though often left for birds.
Bark & Winter Interest
Peeling, cinnamon‑red bark reveals smooth, richly colored layers beneath, bringing sculptural texture and winter drama even when other plants are dormant.
Sun Requirements
Full sun for best flowering, fruiting, and bark color. Tolerates bright, open exposures in coastal or inland settings.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish. Once established, shift to occasional deep soakings; avoid frequent shallow irrigation, which can encourage surface rooting.
Soil Requirements
Performs best in lean to average, fast‑draining soils. Avoid poorly drained or continually wet sites. Minimal fertilizer is needed; apply a slow‑release, balanced feed in early spring only if growth is lagging.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth to roughly 20–30 ft. tall and wide, forming a balanced, rounded canopy suitable for front yards, streetscapes, and courtyard plantings.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9. Handles coastal conditions and summer dry spells; protect young trees from unusually hard freezes.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; deer‑resistant; showy bark, flowers, and fruit; supports wildlife by offering nectar and seasonal food.
Landscape Uses
Specimen or patio tree, coastal or Mediterranean gardens, pollinator‑friendly borders, and fire‑wise plant palettes (site away from structures per local guidelines).
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Mulch to conserve moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune lightly after peak bloom/fruiting to shape and raise canopy; avoid heavy summer pruning that can mar the bark.
Design Tips
Pair with drought‑tolerant companions like salvias, butterfly bush, and callistemons to echo the pink bloom tones and support pollinators; underplant with fine‑textured grasses to highlight the peeling bark.
Background
A California‑introduced selection widely embraced for its combination of glossy foliage, striking bark, and reliable flowering/fruiting performance in coastal and inland gardens.
- Evergreen showpiece with rosy pink, urn-shaped blooms and red‑to‑yellow strawberry‑like fruit for multi‑season color.
- Sculptural, cinnamon‑red peeling bark adds standout winter interest and year‑round texture.
- Comfortable residential scale—typically ~20–30 ft. tall and wide with a rounded canopy.
- Waterwise once established; thrives in full sun and lean, well‑drained soils.
Marina Strawberry Tree (Arbutus × ‘Marina’) delivers four‑season appeal: glossy deep‑green foliage, showy pink bell flowers, and colorful strawberry‑like fruit that often ripen while new blooms appear. A moderate grower that settles into a rounded, 20–30‑foot canopy, it’s a smart, low‑maintenance choice for coastal and inland landscapes alike. Plant in full sun and well‑drained soil; after establishment, it handles drought with ease while its handsome, peeling bark provides striking winter interest and curb appeal.
Plant Description
A small to mid‑sized evergreen tree with a naturally rounded crown and a low canopy of larger‑than‑typical, deep‑green leaves. Excellent as a focal specimen, patio shade, or street‑side accent.
Flowers & Fruit
Pendulous clusters of rosy pink, urn‑shaped flowers appear from fall into late winter, often overlapping with the development of strawberry‑like fruit that turn from yellow to red as they mature. Fruit are technically edible, though often left for birds.
Bark & Winter Interest
Peeling, cinnamon‑red bark reveals smooth, richly colored layers beneath, bringing sculptural texture and winter drama even when other plants are dormant.
Sun Requirements
Full sun for best flowering, fruiting, and bark color. Tolerates bright, open exposures in coastal or inland settings.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly the first season to establish. Once established, shift to occasional deep soakings; avoid frequent shallow irrigation, which can encourage surface rooting.
Soil Requirements
Performs best in lean to average, fast‑draining soils. Avoid poorly drained or continually wet sites. Minimal fertilizer is needed; apply a slow‑release, balanced feed in early spring only if growth is lagging.
Growth & Size
Moderate growth to roughly 20–30 ft. tall and wide, forming a balanced, rounded canopy suitable for front yards, streetscapes, and courtyard plantings.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–9. Handles coastal conditions and summer dry spells; protect young trees from unusually hard freezes.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; deer‑resistant; showy bark, flowers, and fruit; supports wildlife by offering nectar and seasonal food.
Landscape Uses
Specimen or patio tree, coastal or Mediterranean gardens, pollinator‑friendly borders, and fire‑wise plant palettes (site away from structures per local guidelines).
Care Instructions
Plant at or slightly above grade in well‑drained soil. Mulch to conserve moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune lightly after peak bloom/fruiting to shape and raise canopy; avoid heavy summer pruning that can mar the bark.
Design Tips
Pair with drought‑tolerant companions like salvias, butterfly bush, and callistemons to echo the pink bloom tones and support pollinators; underplant with fine‑textured grasses to highlight the peeling bark.
Background
A California‑introduced selection widely embraced for its combination of glossy foliage, striking bark, and reliable flowering/fruiting performance in coastal and inland gardens.
