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California Native Plant

Arbutus menziesii

Madrona, Madrone

Plant photo of: Arbutus menziesii
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Information by: Carol Bollinger        Photographer:

 

Description

One of the most attractive of all California broadleafs, Arbutus menziesii, or Pacific Madrone, has a smooth trunk with lovely, peeling red bark highlighted by shiny green, oval, toothed foliage and showy white spring flowers followed by red berries. This tree can reach 50' tall but looks more like a large shrub in inland valley areas. It prefers acid, well draining soil and afternoon shade. It does well under oak trees. Make sure you mulch this tree.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

40-60'

Width Range

40-60'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Orange, Red

Fruit Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.