Customer Review Rating New in 2012 Evergreen shrub Year&45;round interest For year round interest, this superb Strawberry Tree is hard to beat. Arbutus unedo Compacta forms a neat evergreen shrub or small tree that can be easily grown in a sheltered border or container. The small, lantern&45;shaped autumn flowers are followed by rounded scarlet red fruits that take a full year to ripen &45; so fruits & flowers can often be seen on the plant at the same time&33; Although edible, the fruits of the Strawberry Tree have a sharp aftertaste, so they best made into jams & preserves for a sweeter Guava&45;like flavour. Height & spread: 150cm &40;59&34;&41;. Supplied in 9cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees & shrubs