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Pacific madrone

Pacific madrone

Arbutus menziesii

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8aZone 10b

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
Rounded
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–80′ tall × 15–60′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

pH Range

4.57.4
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 7.4

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

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
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed