Arbutus menziesii
Pacific Madrone
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Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) - Description
A. menziesii is native from British Columbia to Southern California in Coast Ranges, occasionally in middle elevations of Sierra Nevada. It grows to heights ranging from 20 feet to 100 feet tall. It's main feature is it's smooth, reddish-brown bark that peels in thin flakes. It bears leathery 3 to 6 inch long leaves that are shiny dark green on top and dull gray green beneath.
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) - Blooming
All species have clusters of urn shaped flowers.
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) - Growth
Most species of Madrone do well with full sun.
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) - Planting
Plant seeds when they ripen. Provide some protection from the cold. Root stem cuttings in late summer.
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) - Interesting facts
In North America members of the genus Arbutus are called Madrone, which is derived from a Spanish word meaning tassel. In Europe these same plants are called Strawberry Trees because they produce a fruit that roughly resembles strawberries. There are around 14 species in the genus. Madrones are Canada's only broad-leaf evergreen tree.
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) - Soil and irrigation
Needs little to regular water (dependent on species). Species that do need regular water especially need well-drained soil. Prefers non-alkaline soil and irrigation water.
