Arbutus menziesii |
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Pacific Madrone |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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
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.