Arbutus — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Arbutus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Arbutus andrachne
Arbutus andrachne
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus andrachne is native to Mediterranean climates with a long, hot dry summer and mild, moist winters. It is hardy to about -15°c. Requires a nutrient-rich well-drained moisture-retentive soil in a sunny position with shelter from cold drying winds, especially when young.
Full cultivation guide →Arbutus arizonica
Arbutus arizonica
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus arizonica is a plant of semi-arid regions in southern N. America, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,400 metres. Rainfall is very variable, with a mean annual precipitation ranging from 280 - 500mm.
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Arbutus canariensis
Arbutus canariensis
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus canariensis is not hardy in the colder areas of the temperate zone, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c. Requires a lime-free nutrient-rich well-drained moisture-retentive soil in sun or semi-shade and shelter from cold drying winds, especially when young.
Full cultivation guide →Arbutus menziesii
Arbutus menziesii
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus menziesii is restricted in the wild to areas having mild oceanic winters; however, temperature and moisture regimes vary considerably throughout its range. It is considered to be hardy to about -10°c, though it can be damaged or even killed if it endures long periods of frost or severe frost at around -10 °c. Mean annual precipitation may range from 380 - 4,220mm, mostly as rain.
Full cultivation guide →Arbutus unedo
Arbutus unedo
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus unedo is mainly a plant of the Mediterranean, but also with a thriving popultion in southern Ireland. Plants thrive in regions with mild, wet winters, though they have also withstood temperatures down to -16°c without injury at Kew Gardens in England. Requires a nutrient-rich well-drained moisture-retentive soil in sun or semi-shade and shelter from cold drying winds, especially when young.
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Arbutus xalapensis
Arbutus xalapensis
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus xalapensis is a plant of moderate to high elevations in the warm temperate to tropical zones of southern N. America and Central America. It is found in regions where the meann annual precipitation ranges from 400 - 750mm.
Full cultivation guide →Arbutus × andrachnoides
Arbutus × andrachnoides
Family: Ericaceae
Cultivation
Arbutus × andrachnoides is a naturally occurring hybrid between Arbutus unedo and Arbutus andrachne. It is found wild in Greece, and has also been produced in cultivation. It succeeds outdoors in the milder regions of the temperate zone and has been shown to be capable of withstanding occasional temperatures falling as low as about -15°c.
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