Dwarf Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dwarf Strawberry Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodFall, Winter
Growing Zones 7-9
Versatile, Uniquely Beautiful Dwarf Strawberry Tree
- Thick, Broad-Leaved Evergreen Leaves
- Incredible White Flower Clusters from Fall to Late Winter
- Nectar-Rich Blooms Support Beneficial Pollinators
- Cute "Strawberry"-Shaped Fruit for Birds
- Grow as Large Shrub or Small Tree
- Gorgeous, Cinnamon-Colored Bark
- Water-Wise Once Established
- So Many Ways to Enjoy in the Landscape
Relax in style with Dwarf Strawberry Trees (Arbutus unedo 'Compacta') that offer a handsome profile and pretty flowers and fruit. Take full advantage of these easy-care plants in the Western landscape.
Leathery, lance-shaped leaves remain dark green all year long. They grow lushly on these densely branched plants and offer a very elegant look.
This water-wise small tree is really a gracefully branched evergreen shrub with glossy green foliage. Let the lower limbs grow in for a magnificent privacy screen.
Or, prune them up to showcase the beautiful, cinnamon-colored bark. It grows in character with age, peeling and becoming a bit shaggy.
From fall through late winter, it is covered in masses of snowy-white, bell-shaped flowers. You'll be pleased to see bright red strawberry-like fruit appear just around the same time.
This striking effect is an ornamental display. Let it decorate your landscape during your Holiday festivities each year.
You can even eat the fruit of the Dwarf Strawberry tree. Please pick them when they are perfectly ripe for a woodsy taste that is a bit like a mix of guava and apricot.
At their peak, the fruit is high in vitamin C. Wildcrafters use them for fresh eating, jams, pie-filling, or wine. Or, you can simply choose to allow the birds to eat their fill.
These hardy evergreens are found on many Fire-Wire lists. Rely on their unique and wonderful good looks in your West Coast garden this season.
Order your Dwarf Strawberry Tree today! Then, put your feet up and admire your good taste.
How to Use Dwarf Strawberry Tree in the Landscape
The upright branches have an energetic visual appeal. Welcome guests with a pair flanking on either side of your front door.
Create a lavish hedge along your property line and you'll bump up the privacy on your property with ease.
Your neighbors will surely appreciate this "friendly fence", as well.
For a solid screen, plant them four feet apart on center. You'll measure from the center of one to the center of the next. Keep those low branches on the plant.
Anchor a large planting bed behind your patio furniture. Prune it up as a fantastic specimen tree, if desired.
Site your Dwarf Strawberry Tree to take advantage of their angles. Spent a bit of time before planting, turning the plant this way and that to make sure you capture its "best side".
Plant an informal group of them on a berm, or in an island bed in the lawn. Vary the spacing for a natural look. Enjoy your unmistakably beautiful garden accent!
Allow the artfully curved and twisted branches to become a sculptural accent tree at the start of a garden path. Strategically remove a low branch or two to custom-fit your tree around a cozy set of garden benches.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Grow Dwarf Strawberry Tree in either full sun or light shade. They'll need at least four hours of direct sunlight for best performance.
Water your plant well prior to planting, and soak it well afterward.
During their first season, give them a careful schedule of water. Use the "Finger Test" to determine if they need supplemental water.
Poke your finger in the ground near the root system. If it's getting dry, soak them. If it is still moist, skip the watering and check the next day.
Once they are established in your native soil, they'll become blissfully water-wise. In very extended dry periods, you might choose to apply water periodically.
Well-drained soil is a must. If you have soil that retains water for a long time, add additional soil in a mound 18 inches high by three feet wide. Plant in that mound.
Prune to shape in late winter. We encourage you to develop a pruning plan by studying your tree during the year. Decide which limbs you'll keep first, then remove the rest.
You can also time your pruning to coincide with the Holidays. Use a few bedecked, fruited, and flowering boughs in your centerpieces.
Enjoy these plants as spectacular large shrubs or small trees. You'll be absolutely thrilled with the high quality of our commercial-grade plants.
Order Dwarf Strawberry Tree from the expert growers at Nature Hills today! Track your securely packaged plant directly to your doorstep. What could be easier?
