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Pacific madrone
Arbutus menziesii
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A striking native evergreen tree with distinctive smooth, reddish-brown exfoliating bark and clusters of small white urn-shaped flowers followed by red berries. Highly drought-tolerant once established and excellent for coastal or dry garden settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.4Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation