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Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii)

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Madrone

FAMILY: ERICACEAE

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About Madrone at OSU's Landscape Plants site 

  • Native to the west coast from B.C. to southern California.
  • In the wild can reach over 100’; less in the city.
  • Tree is a broadleaf evergreen, shedding its old leaves bit by bit. Leaf is shiny and has a red petiole.
  • Flowers are white clusters in early spring. Fruit is halfinch red ball in late summer.
  • Bark is red-brown and exfoliates in patches to display smooth green-yellow beneath.
  • Uncommon in Portland. Prefers dry hillsides. Over 50 years ago, large stands were on east bank of Willamette River.
Tree #LocationDimensionsPhoto and Notes
324

8018 SE Bush St

Right of Way

41' Height

40' Canopy

7.3' Circumference

Planted in 1957. Removed in 2025 due to decline.

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