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Canary Island Strawberry Tree - Arbutus canariensis
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Canary Island Strawberry Tree, Arbutus canariensis
A rare and striking specimen, Arbutus canariensis commands attention in any prestige landscape. Its cinnamon-red peeling bark, deep green foliage, and clusters of pendant flowers create year-round visual interest that few trees can match. Advanced stock delivers this architectural presence from day one.
Why Canary Island Strawberry Tree
Ornamental Bark: Rich cinnamon-red to terracotta peeling bark provides exceptional year-round texture and colour, a defining feature in refined landscapes.
Multi-Season Interest: Produces delicate urn-shaped flowers and decorative strawberry-like fruit simultaneously, offering layered seasonal display across the calendar.
Evergreen Structure: Dense, dark green foliage retains form and presence through all seasons, anchoring a composition without maintenance demands.
Drought Tolerance: Once established, performs with minimal irrigation, well suited to the water-conscious requirements of Australian landscapes.
Rarity and Exclusivity: Seldom seen in Australian projects, this species brings genuine distinction and collector-level appeal to high-end properties.
Ideal Applications
Focal Specimen Planting: Positioned as a standalone feature, the sculptural bark and form create an immediate focal point in open lawn or courtyard settings.
Architectural Borders: Integrates with structured planting schemes alongside stone, steel, and hardscape in contemporary or Mediterranean-influenced designs.
Residential Prestige Properties: Suited to luxury residential projects where year-round visual interest and exclusivity are non-negotiable.
Commercial and Civic Landscapes: Delivers refined, low-maintenance presence in hotel grounds, corporate campuses, and high-end public realm projects.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding peak summer heat
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates sandy or loamy soils; drought tolerant once established; avoid waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply once or twice per week for the first two summers until the root system is established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate root temperature.
Plant Details
Height: 5–10m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Canary Islands (Spain)
Flower Colour: White to pale pink
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
