
Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii)
Pacific madrone, also known as Pacific madrone, madroa, bearberry
The Pacific madrone is an evergreen tree notable for its coppery bark, which naturally peels off in thin sheets as it matures. This peeling reveals a smooth, silver-green surface underneath. In addition to its unique bark, the tree blooms with flowers in the spring and produces berries in the autumn.
Key Facts About Pacific madrone
Attributes of Pacific madrone
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
22 m to 30 m
Spread
15 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink
Scientific Classification of Pacific madrone
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ericales
Family
Heath
Genus
Madronas
Species
Pacific madrone