How to grow Pacific Madrone

Arbutus menziesii

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.

Growing Pacific Madrone from seed

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.

Transplanting Pacific Madrone

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.

How long does Pacific Madrone take to grow?

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Pacific Madrone Folklore & Trivia

Many birds and some animals love the berries, which were also eaten by Native Americans.

Other names for Pacific Madrone

Madroño, Madroña, Bearberry, Strawberry Tree, Madrona, Arbutus

Arbutus menziesii Pursh

Footnotes

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