Botanical Name: Arbutus menziesii
Common Name: arbutus, madrona
Family Name: Ericaceae
Distribution/Origin: B.C. United States - NW/SW
Leaf: Simple, Dark-green, Glabrous, Lustrous, Leathery, Oblong/Acute/Obtuse/Entire/Serrate
Bud: Alternate
Inflorescence: White, Floriferous, Panicle, May/Jun
Fruit/Seed: Orange, Red, Showy, Berry(true), Sep/Oct
Stem/Bark: Showy, Exfoliating, Olive, Orange, Red, Tan, Brown
Size: Height: 22 - 30m/Spread: 10 - 15m
Habit: Spreading, Upright, Irregular
Form: Oval - vertical
Soil: Acidic, Rocky, Gravelly, Dry
Moisture: Low, (Summer)Dry
Sun: Full sun
Exposure: Partial shade
Landscape uses: Native planting, Shade tree, Specimen plant, Tall background, Woodland margin, Attract birds, Wildlife food, Winter interest
Pest Susceptibility: Fungal leaf spot, Root rot
Notes: Native, Broadleaf evergreen
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