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Strawberry Tree

Susan PerkinsSusan Perkins Posts: 8
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I have an Arbutus Unedo ,strawberry tree, in my garden but it has never fruited in the 20 years I have had it. Is it self fertile or should I get another to get fruit?

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,366

    Hi Susan

    It is self fertile. I wonder if its habit of flowering one year and fruiting the next is the problem. It evolved in a warmer climate than ours.



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    I think I'd dig it up susan, it is probably a sterile sport, grown on by mistake. Norfolk isnt a bad climate for it, so I'd replace it.

  • Susan PerkinsSusan Perkins Posts: 8

    Thanks for your help. I will accept it as a non fruiting variety. I don't think I still have the papers that came with the tree. As for digging it up I couldn't bear it unless it was diseased or causing damage. I shall just enjoy the flowers and the questioning looks from people when I tell them I have a Strawberry Tree.

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