Arbutus menziesii

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Pacific Madrone

 
California Native Plant
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

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