Arbutus menziesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pursh
Source:
cmp
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept. 1: 282 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543147
Common Names
- Arbutus menziesii
- Pacific Madrone
- Pacific Arbutus
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- Arbutus menziesii elliptica DC. [valid]
- Arbutus menziesii oblongifolia DC. [valid]
- Arbutus procera Douglas ex Lindl. [valid]
Description
Arbutus menziesii (also called Pacific Madrone, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ericaceae family. It is native to western North America. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Arbutus menziesii is a flowering plant that is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arbutus menziesii has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arbutus menziesii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a pot of moist soil.
Where to Find Arbutus menziesii
Arbutus menziesii can be found in North America, particularly in Canada and the United States.
Arbutus menziesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arbutus menziesii?
Arbutus menziesii
What type of plant is Arbutus menziesii?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Arbutus menziesii grow?
It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Species in the Arbutus genus
Arbutus andrachne, Arbutus arizonica, Arbutus bicolor, Arbutus canariensis, Arbutus hirsuta, Arbutus hirsutus, Arbutus madrensis, Arbutus menziesii, Arbutus occidentalis, Arbutus tessellata, Arbutus unedo, Arbutus xalapensis, Arbutus andrachnoides, Arbutus androsterilis, Arbutus reyorum, Arbutus thuretiana,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.