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California Native Plant

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific Madrone

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Description

One of the most attractive of all California broadleafs, Arbutus menziesii, or Pacific Madrone, has a straight, smooth trunk of 60' with lovely red bark highlighted by shiny green foliage and showy white flowers.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height 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, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.