Arbutus
Madrones · also Madronas, Strawberry trees, Marina madrone
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Arbutus species, commonly known as Madrones or Strawberry Trees, are flowering plants with striking reddish-brown bark that often peels to reveal a smoother, lighter layer. They typically have dark green, leathery leaves and urn-shaped flowers, which attract pollinators and birds. Many species are drought-tolerant once established and are sensitive to overwatering, making them suitable for urban landscapes in drier climates.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 3,7322.8%19 yr4.0 in
- 270.01%——
- 100.01%9.8 yr3.1 in
- 20.00%—5.8 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Mature height
- 19–50 ft
- Canopy spread
- 30 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Low
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
Trunk diameters across every city: median 4.0 in, mean 5.9 in, 90th percentile 11 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Other Arbutus in the catalogue
4 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
