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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

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    Arbutus menziesii verified observation photographiNaturalist · (c) Skyler K, some rights reserved (CC BY)