Arbutus menziesii
Pacific Madrone
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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.