Pacific Madrone

Pacific Madrone Care

Arbutus Menziesii

What is the plant

Pacific madrone is one of the largest of about 14 species of Arbutus in the world, and one of the two Arbutus species in North America. Pacific madrone is a broadleaved evergreen tree and a member of the heath family (Ericaceae). It is distinguished by its smooth trunk, orange-red deciduous bark, white flowers, and red berries.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Max 1x / month once established
Sunlight
in sun or semi-shade and shelter from cold drying winds, especially when young
Soil
Towards the southern and middle part of its range, Pacific madrone grows on soils derived from a wide variety of parent materials. In the north, it is usually found on soils derived from glacial sands and gravels or hard glacial till. It is often found on rocky soils and on soils with low moisture retention. Pacific madrone is generally restricted to soils with good internal drainage; it will not tolerate poor soil drainage or flooding.

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Temperature
Succeeds in a limy soil according to another report. Hardy to about -10°c, trees succeed outdoors at Kew but shoots of young plants are apt to be cut back in winter
Popularity
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