strawberry tree

OK- I give WHERE?  Also how big does this tree get?  I've found conflicting
info.

Theresa

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
Behalf Of David Franzman
Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 9:16 PM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] need a small tree/standard


Hehe, I know exactly where to find one...

DF

Theresa- yahoo wrote:

> I love this strawberry tree!  It's perfect- now to find a decent sized
> plant.  Thanks so much David : )
>
> Theresa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> Behalf Of David Franzman
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 9:31 PM
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] need a small tree/standard
>
> Eastern and Western Redbud are shaped like a nice tree though the western
> does
> have some branches that want to come out from the bottom.  Something like
a
> crepe myrtle.  Arbutus unedo or strawberry tree is very cool.  Gnarled
> trunk,
> reddish in color and has small white flowers with red and yellow
strawberry
> looking fruit.  Looks great.  Check it out in the Western Garden Book.
>
> DF
>
> Theresa- yahoo wrote:
>
> > Is redbud shaped more like a bush than a tree?
> >
> > What is the strawberry tree?
> >
> > Theresa
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
> > Behalf Of David Franzman
> > Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 10:43 AM
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net
> > Subject: Re: [CHAT] need a small tree/standard
> >
> > Yes, Eastern redbud.  Cercis!  It's not evergreen but it has fantastic
> small
> > purple flowers and silver dollar like beautiful green leaves.  And the
> form
> > when
> > dormant is interesting as well.  That's my choice.  Ooh, on the other
hand
> > there
> > is the Strawberry tree.  Arbutus unedo, I think.  Another very
interesting
> > tree.  Theresa you can see the Eastern redbud by driving to Redding and
> then
> > take the 299 hiway east.  They should all be flowering if not now then
> real
> > soon.  The road is lined with them.  Gorgeous!
> >
> > DF
> >
> > DF
> >
> > Theresa- yahoo wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all-
> > >
> > > I dug up a lavender out of a raised be this morning- it was jsut too
> lanky
> > > there and not the right shape for the space anyway. The  So, I think
I'd
> > > like to put in either a small tree (one that never get's more than
8-10
> > feet
> > > high and 4 ft or so across) or a standard of some kind.  Would like
> > > something that flowers (in any color except pink- it clashes horribly
> with
> > > the brick on my house).  Preferrably evergreen or one with year-round
> > > interest. But all ideas are welcome.  Oh, and the spot gets plenty of
> > > afternoon (western exposure) sun.
> > >
> > > I could always do a small whiteflowering crepe myrtle, but that's kind
> of
> > > boring. I'd like something more interesting.
> > > So, any suggestions? ideas?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Theresa
> > > Sacramento, CA zone 8-9
> > >
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