Pacific madrone

Arbutus menziesii

Also known as Arbutus procera, Arbutus menziesii var. oblongifolia, Pacific madrona, Arbutus

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Pacific madrone is a stunning native evergreen tree prized for its peeling cinnamon-red bark and white urn-shaped flowers, but it is notoriously difficult to transplant and establish. Plant in well-draining, acidic soil and avoid disturbing the roots once established. Once settled, it requires minimal supplemental water and does not tolerate clay soils or summer irrigation.