Arbutus 'Marina'
Strawberry Madrone
Description
The 'Marina' has gorgeous bark, with leaves that are smaller and not as glossy as Pacific Madrone. Its flowers are pink, borne in pendant clusters in the summer. The fruit is large, red and quite ornamental. The plant should be grown in sun to part shade, with little or no summer watering when established. The 'Marina' prefers good drainage.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
Orange
Fruit Season
Winter
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Park, Parking Lot, Roadside
Special Uses
Screen, Shade Tree, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.