Arbutus menziesii

Pacific Madrone

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Evergreen tree with distinctive red peeling bark and glossy leaves, native to the Pacific Northwest. Produces white urn-shaped flowers and edible red berries.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pacific Madrone
Family Ericaceae
Genus Arbutus
Species Menziesii
Origin Western North America
Blooming White urn-shaped flowers in spring; berries mature in fall.
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained acidic soil, sandy loam mix tolerates drought conditions effectively.

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Watering

Moderate watering when young, drought tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogging roots.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required for optimal growth and flowering tolerance to partial shade.

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring only, avoid high nitrogen fertilizers.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to shape; remove dead wood and thin canopy for air flow.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
19° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
15000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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