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Arbutus unedo L. arbutus · Ornamentals · bred by François Leverge

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has dense branching and reaches a height of 1.5–2 meters with a crown width of about 1.5 meters. The leaves are leathery, bright green, with a vein arrangement resembling an inverted letter "Y"; young shoots have a reddish tint. Flowering occurs between autumn and spring with small white lily-of-the-valley-shaped flowers.

The fruits are round berries with a diameter of about 2 cm, the ripening cycle of which to a strawberry-red color takes about a year. The fruits are edible, contain up to 20% sugar, and are suitable for culinary processing. The plant is characterized by a slow growth rate, drought tolerance, and tolerance to summer heat and winter cold.

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Countries of admission

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
François Leverge 1 Developed the variety
Applicant
François Leverge 1 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
François Leverge 1 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20212968
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  1. Application filed 18 November 2021
  2. Registered 16 June 2025
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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