The Marina Madrone Tree is one of our favorite Arbutus cultivars! Though the exact lineage of the Marina variety is unknown it is thought to be a cross between Arbutus unedo and Arbutus canariensis. Marina looks very similar to our native Pacific Madrone (Arbutus menziesii) but does much better in cultivated landscapes than the native madrone. Marina is very drought tolerant once established and makes an excellent street tree or landscape focal point.

Latin Name: Arbutus ‘Marina’
Site and Soil: Arbutus like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Marina Madrone is hardy to about 15º F., lower once established
Bearing Age: 2 – 3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 15-40 ft. in height
Pests & Diseases: Arbutus are not generally bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7

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Enjoy the striking, tasty fruit and dark green foliage on our Strawberry Tree plants. This unique, southern European, evergreen shrub is a great addition to the garden and landscape. Slow growing to 8 ft. in height, it is prized for its profuse, urn-shaped, white flowers, it’s glossy, dark green, dense foliage, and its red, strawberry-like, edible fruit. Strawberry Tree is hardy to about 0 ° F, and like half day to full sun and well drained soil.

The variety we are currently growing is ‘Compacta’ which stays slightly smaller than the species making for easier harvesting of the fruits.

Latin Name: Arbutus unedo
Site and Soil: This tree likes 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to 0° F.
Bearing Age: 3-4 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height.
Flower Color: White
Fruit Skin: Red
Bloom Time: Fall-Winter
Ripening Time: Fall-Winter
Yield: Varies
Pests & Diseases: This tree is not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 7

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Perhaps the most iconic and beloved tree of the Pacific Coast, the Pacific Madrone Tree has captured the hearts of Northwesterners for thousands of years. With its gorgeous exfoliating red bark, muscular trunks, gorgeous evergreen leaves and white lantern-like flowers, the Pacific Madrone is a tree that has something going for it in all seasons. Much like the closely related Strawberry Tree, Pacific Madrone fruits can be eaten fresh or made into jams, though they are not particularly flavorful on their own.

Despite being such a gorgeous native tree, you don’t often see the native madrone available in nurseries or being planted around town because they are nearly impossible to transplant. Out of all the species in the Arbutus genus our native Madrone might be the most finicky of them all. Not only does it despise root disturbance but summer water will also bring about its demise due to soil borne fungi rotting its roots if given water during warm weather. A truly Mediterranean species, it is best to plant as early in the season as possible when its roots can get established in the cool weather, and preferably plant in very well draining soil. Water only in the early morning and due so sparingly and only for the first season in the ground. After that leave it alone completely.

*We sell the Pacific Madrone in limited quantities  and offer no guarantee on transplant success. Recommended only for growers with very dry summers and likely restricted to the West Coast.*

Latin Name: Arbutus menziesii
Site and Soil: Pacific Madrone prefers 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 0F, possibly lower
Bearing Age: 3-4 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 20-70 ft. in height
Pests & Diseases: Arbutus black spot has been seen effecting some populations in the Northwest, a disease imported on nursery stock from Europe
USDA Zone: 7

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