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Pacific Madrone

Arbutus Menziesii

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Overview

The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is an evergreen with striking features: glossy green leaves, rich red-brown bark, and bell-shaped flowers, followed by orange-red berries. It grows 50-100 ft tall and 20-30 ft wide. Preferring well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established. Provide ample space to showcase its sculptural form and peeling bark. Adds year-round interest and wildlife value. Ideal for large spaces and native plant landscapes. Zones: 7-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–9Climate Mediterranean
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is an evergreen with striking features: glossy green leaves

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Photos (113)

Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Their reddish-brown bark peels away in thin layers; it requires full sun to partial shade to, image 80
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — with a spread of 20 to 30 feet at maturity; adds year-round interest and wildlife value, image 79
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Pacific Madrones grow to a height of 50 to 100 feet; shrub / tree with white blooms, image 78
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — It requires full sun to partial shade to flourish.<br><br>Characteristically; the tree produces orange-red, image 77
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — illustrating moderate drought tolerance once established; new greenish or cinnamon-colored bark beneath, image 76
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — This native to the North American Pacific Coast thrives in USDA zones 7 through 9; ideal for an, image 75
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — ideal for an architecturally interesting focal point in your landscape; it grows 50-100 ft tall and 20-30 ft, image 74
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — celebrated for its unique appearance and adaptability; this striking specimen surely will be a highlight, image 73
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is a captivating evergreen tree; dark green upper surface and a paler, image 72
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Ideal for large spaces and native plant landscapes; pacific Madrones grow to a height of 50 to 100 feet, image 71
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Adds year-round interest and wildlife value; ideal for large spaces and native plant landscapes, image 70
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Provide ample space to showcase its sculptural form and peeling bark; shrub / tree for half or shade, image 69
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Preferring well-drained soil, it's drought-tolerant once established; regular watering is essential during, image 68
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — attracting hummingbirds and bees; white flowers in the garden, image 87
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — followed by orange-red berries; this native to the North American Pacific Coast thrives in USDA zones 7, image 66
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Ideal for large spaces and native plant landscapes; pacific Madrones grow to a height of 50 to 100 feet, image 103
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Pacific Madrones grow to a height of 50 to 100 feet; shrub / tree with white blooms, image 110
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — illustrating moderate drought tolerance once established; new greenish or cinnamon-colored bark beneath, image 108
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — This native to the North American Pacific Coast thrives in USDA zones 7 through 9; ideal for an, image 107
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — ideal for an architecturally interesting focal point in your landscape; it grows 50-100 ft tall and 20-30 ft, image 106
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — celebrated for its unique appearance and adaptability; this striking specimen surely will be a highlight, image 105
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — The Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is a captivating evergreen tree; dark green upper surface and a paler, image 104
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Adds year-round interest and wildlife value; ideal for large spaces and native plant landscapes, image 102
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) — Provide ample space to showcase its sculptural form and peeling bark; shrub / tree for half or shade, image 101

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