Arbutus menziesii (Madrone)

Madrone A slow growing tree that can reach a height of 100 feet tall.  White flowers bloom in the spring.   Plant with: Coast Live Oak, Black Oak, California Bay Tree - Plant in part shade - Best in heavy soils - Water once a month once established - Hardy up to 10 degrees - Attracts birds and butterflies - Song Sparrow, flickers, grosbeaks, robins, thrushes, and waxwings, Black-headed Grosbeak and Band-tailed Pigeon eat the flowers, Band-tailed Pigeon eat the fruit - Drought tolerant once established - Fire resistant - California Native