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species 44,364 observations

Pacific Madrone

Arbutus menziesii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

77 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Madrone Skin Miner, Fall Webworm Moth, Western Tent Caterpillar Moth, Brown Elfin 33
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Pacific Flat-Headed Borer, Polycesta californica, Western Ash Borer 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Cedar Waxwing, American Robin, Hermit Thrush, Band-tailed Pigeon 16
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, Anna's Hummingbird, California Tortoiseshell 25

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Water use
Low
Soil
Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Salt
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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