Best grown on slope with perfect drainage. Water deeply every two weeks during first year to establish. Once established it prefers not to be watered or fertilized. Prefers wet winters and dry summers.
Lightly cover ripe fruit in the fall and keep outside and moist during the winter. Reduce watering after the weather warms and allow top inch of soil to dry between waterings in warm weather. Do not change orientation.
Plant in same compass orientation in which it was grown. Needs rocky soil and sufficient light, but will grow in light shade when young. Difficult to establish. Very fussy about drainage and proper amount of water during first year. Must be put in open ground within first year. Do not try to transplant after it is over 1 year old.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Pacific Madrone is a hardy plant.These estimates for how long Pacific Madrone takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Many birds and some animals love the berries, which were also eaten by Native Americans.
Madroño, Madroña, Bearberry, Strawberry Tree, Madrona, Arbutus
Arbutus menziesii Pursh