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Marina Madrone
Arbutus 'Marina'
Size:
Height: 25-40'; Spread: 25-40'
Character:
Evergreen; spreading form; dense canopy.Â
Foliage:
Dark green, glossy, oval leaves, 2-3" long.
Flower:
Attractive white or pink-tinged flowers hang in 5" clusters, blooming October-January.
Fruit:
Striking yellow to orange-red, strawberry-like edible berries form in early summer and again in early winter.
Bark:
Interesting, red-brown, smooth and peeling bark.Â
Tree Care:
Low. Requires light regular pruning to train a central leader and good shape; regular pruning needed less frequently with age. Some sidewalk clean-up during fruit drop.
Watering Needs:
Special Considerations:
Does not tolerate strong winds. Prone to aphids, sticky honeydew, sooty mold and powdery mildew (usually an aesthetic nuisance vs. health issue). Fruit can be messy.
Native Range & Notable Traits:
Cross between native Pacific Madrone and European Arbutus unedo. Desirable as a landscape specimen tree and attractive to local pollinators and wildlife.
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