Arbutus Menziesii / Madrone Genus - Arbutus Species - Menziesii Common name - Madrone Other names - Madronio Pre-Treatment - Not-required, but recommended Hardiness zones - 7 - 9 Height / spread - 20'-100' / 6 - 30 m / 45'-50' / 14 - 15 m Plant type - Tree Vegetation type - Ornamental evergreen Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Shade Growth rate - Medium Soil PH - Acidic Soil type - Clay, Loam Water requirements - Drought Tolerant Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees Germination rate - 60% Leaf / Flower color - Grey green, dark green / -- Plant growth rate - Medium Madrone is a large round-headed tree with amazing smooth cinnamon-colored bark that flakes from the trunk. Small white or pink flowers emerge in early summer on this tree native to the Pacific coast in the western United States. Red and orange fruits develop over the next year, ripening that second autumn. Bees pollinate the flowers. Madrone is best suited to climates matching its native habitat. Acidic, well-drained soils in a climate that is cool and dry in summer and cool and wet in winter is ideal. Once established, the tree is drought tolerant. Extra seeds The seeds are hand-selected. You will never receive fewer seeds than stated. We include extra seeds always as possible ! Packing The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. The online extended PDF version will be accesible as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions Shipping We will ship from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared by USPS First Class Mail with the printed the propagation and germination instructions. But you should check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods. Delivery time depends on your location (we always ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): US buyers - 2-5 days non-US buyers - 7-30 days. Discounts Powered by HobbySeeds