Hardy Tree
£39.99
Produces vibrant red fruit in autumn and winter.
Ideal for small gardens or containers.
Maintains glossy foliage year-round.
Height Up to 70cm (28in)
Spread Up to 70cm (28in)
Hardy Tree
patiohedgeswildlife gardenslow maintenance gardenspecimen plantwoodland gardencoastal garden
full sun
Named after the smallest planet in the solar system, Arbutus unedo ‘Mercurius’ offers all the rewards of a Strawberry Tree in the smallest of garden spaces.
Growing to only a maximum of around 70cm in 7 years, ‘Mercurius’ forms a bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub that is perfect for container-growing on a balcony or terrace, or planted in the open ground as a small feature shrub or low hedge. Small and slender evergreen foliage emerges with a bronze tinge against reddish stems that deepen in colour as they age. The glossy foliage matures to dark green, providing all-year-round colour and structure. In early autumn, abundant clusters of dainty bell-shaped flowers appear. The nodding flowers are creamy white with a pink flush, standing out nicely against the rich backdrop of leathery leaves. The flowers are followed by small, bright red, strawberry-like fruits which develop from the previous year’s blooms.
Arbutus unedo ‘Mercurius’ is very drought tolerant once established and ideal for coastal and urban gardens, associating perfectly with Mediterranean plantings and providing a banquet of late food for pollinating insects in wildlife-friendly gardens. Height and spread: 70cm (28in).
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH9671)
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