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Arbutus menziesii

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 6 - 30 m (20 - 100 ft)
Spread 14 - 15 m (45 - 50 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The tree Arbutus menziesii (madrone) bears showy and white blossoms during early summer. The glossy foliage is greyish green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. Arbutus menziesii (madrone) bears showy fruit. This plant has showy, multi-coloured and exfoliating bark. A specimen plant, Arbutus menziesii (madrone) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Arbutus menziesii . Arbutus menziesii is tolerant of drought and salt.