Pacific Madrone

Arbutus menziesii

rhododendron-like leaves and smooth bark of madrone

white inflorescence composed of many small white flowers

Plant Description

This broadleaf evergreen tree has beautiful smooth paper-thin greenish-golden bark that matures to deep red. Pollinators love the fragrant, urn shaped flowers and wildlife eat the red fleshy berries. Highly prized ornamental!

Plant Details

Life Forms	Broadleaf Tree
Habitats	Little Habitats Oak savannas Oak woodlands Residential yards Upland prairies
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts hummingbirds Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms February-March Blooms June Blooms May Drought tolerant Evergreen Flowering Flowers white Ornamental Perennial Produces berries Produces fruit Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat Woody
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	90’