Arbutus menziesii PACIFIC MADRONE
BROADLEAF
EVERGREEN
FULL SUN
NATIVE
HIGH DROUGHT TOLERANCE
H: 60FT W: 60FT
The Pacific madrone, native to the Pacific Northwest, is known for its smooth, peeling reddish-brown bark and glossy, deep green leaves. The bark often feels cool to the touch, earning it the nickname “the refrigerator tree.” In spring, clusters of fragrant, urn-shaped white flowers bloom, followed by bright orange-red berries that persist into fall. These calorie-rich fruits are a vital food source for wildlife while the tree’s flowers support a wide range of native pollinators. Its dense, hard wood was historically valued for tools and even pipe organs, reflecting the tree’s strength and durability.
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