tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post4870453597326858120..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Arbutus unedo, My Favorite Plant This Weekoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2697942942300139032013-11-30T16:03:47.278-08:002013-11-30T16:03:47.278-08:00This is one of my favorite plants, not just this w...This is one of my favorite plants, not just this week, but at any time. Although, I have never been inspired to compose a song by it, especially one like that.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-89096181971912870672013-11-18T16:47:58.371-08:002013-11-18T16:47:58.371-08:00My arbutus is supposed to be 'Compacta' bu...My arbutus is supposed to be 'Compacta' but I think it was mislabeled. It's gotten quite large. I cut out the inside branches so you can see the trunk and bark and it looks pretty nice, if I do say so myself. Great plant. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-61456508054677041122013-11-11T08:00:47.782-08:002013-11-11T08:00:47.782-08:00Look very similar!Look very similar!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50732783957127651752013-11-08T20:18:10.777-08:002013-11-08T20:18:10.777-08:00Love the flowers. Reminds me of blueberry or andro...Love the flowers. Reminds me of blueberry or andromeda.Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69678450367747188322013-11-08T07:11:55.640-08:002013-11-08T07:11:55.640-08:00I only tried a fruit once and it had an interestin...I only tried a fruit once and it had an interesting texture but didn't have much flavor. Maybe it was over ripe? Sorry you can't grow this where you are!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20809963796570506232013-11-08T01:19:20.963-08:002013-11-08T01:19:20.963-08:00I enjoy seeing your Arbutus photos, very pretty. ...I enjoy seeing your Arbutus photos, very pretty. I am unfortunately at a higher altitude and get an occasional bad frost that wiped out my 2 bushes. I have fond memories of them from my 20 years in San Diego, and have seen some here, some notably in a parking lot strip surrounded by asphalt that got the heat to do very well and even fruit. I used to seek the fruit out, I think the flavor is gorgeously custard-y and don't mind the stony bits.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-10351722987375925722013-11-07T15:58:23.984-08:002013-11-07T15:58:23.984-08:00Thanks Linda, This is a lovely plant and closely ...Thanks Linda, This is a lovely plant and closely related to our native Madrone.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50339084925101342772013-11-07T15:57:36.616-08:002013-11-07T15:57:36.616-08:00My "Compacta" is sprawling and growing ...My "Compacta" is sprawling and growing so quickly that I'm thinking it's not so compact. I don't mind though because right now when I walk up the steps to my front door, I see the bush covered with flowers and the few fruits that the squirrels haven't figured out how to find.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-27191303534013275282013-11-07T15:53:58.745-08:002013-11-07T15:53:58.745-08:00It's never too late for piano lessons or arbut...It's never too late for piano lessons or arbutus. My grandmother's silver pattern was Arbutus. I think of her when I set the table with it each Thanksgiving. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-86656800547279429302013-11-07T15:51:50.661-08:002013-11-07T15:51:50.661-08:00Cisco loves this plant and has recommended it seve...Cisco loves this plant and has recommended it several times as a hedge alternative to English laurel. I loved the Arbutus (arbutus marina?) that we saw in San Francisco with exfoliating bark revealing bright green wood beneath. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72722425073196470292013-11-07T15:47:47.208-08:002013-11-07T15:47:47.208-08:00I like all kinds of music. Made my church choir d...I like all kinds of music. Made my church choir do Stanford's Magnificat in G for a choral evensong service a few years ago. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53834022882925162712013-11-07T15:38:41.835-08:002013-11-07T15:38:41.835-08:00I really enjoyed this post! Flowers and fruit at ...I really enjoyed this post! Flowers and fruit at the same time, and musical poetry to match. cool.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-24418264338358013082013-11-07T10:55:01.674-08:002013-11-07T10:55:01.674-08:00A poem with reference to arbutus, wow! It is a gor...A poem with reference to arbutus, wow! It is a gorgeous plant and so garden worthy. Compacta form should make this even more accessible for those with smaller garden.Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-31404264453244101322013-11-07T10:11:49.218-08:002013-11-07T10:11:49.218-08:00Brings back memories of early music lessons and a ...Brings back memories of early music lessons and a piano piece for beginners called 'Trailing Arbutus' (must have been a different variety). I had about as much luck growing the strawberry tree as I did playing piano, but I sure do admire it from afar.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-40500854037883506082013-11-07T09:21:34.117-08:002013-11-07T09:21:34.117-08:00I love this tree SO MUCH. Gorgeous. I've almos...I love this tree SO MUCH. Gorgeous. I've almost planted it several times but keep coming back to the fact there there is a huge one nearby I walk by almost daily, so it's kind of like having one in my garden without having to give up the space. On a sad note I've seen several as clipped hedges or boxes recently...WHY!? Occasionally a fruit or two will be inside the clip zone and be allowed to remain. I just don't get it.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-9482229800774853262013-11-07T07:40:57.077-08:002013-11-07T07:40:57.077-08:00Wow...I never thought I'd find anyone else wit...Wow...I never thought I'd find anyone else with an affinity for Stanford! Have you heard his Requiem...amazing stuff...that and his Stabat Mater are gorgeous. I had no idea the fruits were edible!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.com