Scientific Name
Arbutus menziesii

Common Name
Madrone

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun; well drained, dryish soil; does not tolerate excess moisture
Texture: Upright
Form: Medium
Height: 20 to 50'
Width: --
Leaf: 2 to 6" alternate, simple leaves
Flower/Fruit: Greenish white flowers on 3 to 9" panicles in May; .3" red fruit that persists into winter
Comments: Cinnamon, red brown exfoliating bark; difficulty to transplant
Cultivars: --
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