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- Cultivate the Mediterranean strawberry tree in Germany
- Different varieties with different properties
- The strawberry tree in winter
- Arbutus as a container plant
- Tips
Some species of the strawberry tree can tolerate frost
Cultivate the Mediterranean strawberry tree in Germany
Originally the very attractive strawberry tree thrives in the Mediterranean. The names are the orange-red fruits, which resemble optically strawberries with their warty surface. The bell-shaped flowers are reminiscent of those of our native heather, with which the strawberry tree is actually related. Meanwhile, the pretty plant is also increasingly found in warm regions of Germany. It is one of the most beautiful potted plants, whereby the care designed easier than many garden lovers accept.
Different varieties with different properties
In addition to the well-known representative Arbutus unedo there are the Arbutus menziesii and the Arbutus andrachne, both of which also belong to the genus Erdbeerbaum. They differ primarily by optical details. Arbutus andrachne grows up to five meters tall. Arbutus medziesii is one of the plant giants and can reach heights of over forty meters.
Other species of strawberry trees have little significance in Germany. They are, unlike the above-mentioned representatives of this genus, the temperatures of up to -10 ° C can take away, at best conditionally hardy. That's why they do not suit our climate.
The strawberry tree in winter
If you live in a climatically favored region of Germany you can cultivate the strawberry tree in the field all year round. Nevertheless, there are some points to consider when hibernating:
Arbutus as a container plant
Of course it is easily possible to cultivate the strawberry tree in the bucket and to get into the house during the cold winter months. Please note:
Tips
The strawberry tree is not very tolerant when fixed obstacles such as buildings or anchored fences limit root growth.If you want to cultivate the attractive tree in the field, you should give it a place where root growth is not hindered.