Encyclopedia · Ericaceae · Arbutus menziesii
TreeCouncil listed
Arbutus menziesii
Madrone
Arbutus · Ericaceae
Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 10 m high and 6 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is interesting bark. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Arbutus
Family
Ericaceae
Common name
Madrone
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Arbutus menziesii belongs to the Arbutus genus within the Ericaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Wind
Soil
Dry soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
10 m H × 6 m W
Landscape use
Trial
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Arbutus menziesii verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) Skyler K, some rights reserved (CC BY)

