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California Native Plant

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific Madrone

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

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

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.