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California Native Plant

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific Madrone, Madrona

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

One of the most attractive of all California broadleafs, Arbutus menziesii, or Madrone, has a straight, smooth trunk of 60', with lovely red bark highlighted by shiny green foliage and showy white flowers.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.