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California Native Plant

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific Madrone

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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.

 

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:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.