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Can I buy direct from the nursery?
Yes, you can buy direct from our Southland nursery. We prefer bookings so we can set aside the right time for you.
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Do you provide a planting service?
We don’t offer a planting service, however for specialist projects we recommend working with a landscaper who understands plant species, site conditions and the level of detail your project may need. We can point you toward trusted consultants in your region.
We’re always happy to help with tree selection.
When is the best time to plant?
The best time to plant is during the cooler months, from Autumn through to Spring. Trees establish more easily in these Seasons as soil stays moist and temperatures are steady.
Planting is still possible through Summer if irrigation is in place and the site can be kept consistently watered. With the right care, year‑round planting can work well.
Where do you deliver to, and do you arrange delivery?
We deliver New Zealand wide. Our team arranges delivery for you, whether it’s a single tree or a full project load. We work with trusted transport partners to make sure your trees arrive safely and in great condition.
Get in touch and we’ll talk through the best approach, including pricing.
Do you offer contract growing?
Yes, we offer contract growing. We have extensive nursery space available and can tailor growing programmes to suit your project quantities and timelines.
If you have specific species or grades in mind, we can grow them to order and keep your supply on track.
ARBUTUS unedo – Irish Strawberry Tree
Product Details
Irish Strawberry Tree
There is nothing to dislike about the Irish strawberry. The cinnamon-brown shedding bark is a suitably attractive foundation for the dark green foliage, which grows into a crown high above the ground when mature. Small flowers in creamy clusters emerge in Autumn. They’ll turn into the attractive red strawberry-like fruit, which is irresistible to the eye and any passing birds beaks. Those fruits will take a year to ripen and can be eaten, although their taste is much blander than their appearance would suggest. The Irish Strawberry makes for an attractive specimen tree or can be used in avenue and street plantings. It’s hardy and will grow to 4m.
Suitable for: Street planting, coastal planting, screening.
Features: Attractive bark, white flowers, red fruit in autumn.
Botanical Name: ARBUTUS unedo
