Arbutus x 'Northwood' Larger Trees Though found in dry regions

Though found in dry regions of the southwest and drought tolerant

in time with inch wide light blue leaves forming a rosette up to three feet

maroon to nearly black with the fragrance of dianthus

Rhizomatous

to only 3-4 ft tall and wide over time and smaller than other golden forms

Arbutus x 'Northwood' Larger Trees Though found in dry regionsA 2019 Cistus Nursery introduction, A beautiful hybrid A.'Marina' x A. unedo back crossed A. unedo, retaining the red exfoliating bark of the former with the cold hardiness of the latter. Upright habit to 10 to 12' with dense rounded leaves and those sensuous red trunks. Clusters of cream bell shaped flowers in winter are much loved by local hummers, orange red fruit in fall. Full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Drought tolerant accepting