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Pacific madrone

Pacific madrone

Arbutus menziesii

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 8aZone 10b

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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
Family
Ericaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with