Pacific Madrone Tree Bearberry Red Arbutus Menziesii Oregon Laurel Seeds
The pacific madrone is a drought-tolerant evergreen tree native to the pacific coast of the US and Canada. It is a royal horticultural society's award of garden merit winner! They have glossy dark green leaves & small bell-shaped flowers that bees love to dive in.
The flowers turn into very showy 8” long clusters of red berries in fall. Birds & other small critters like to eat the berries, & the trees provide nesting habitat. The madrone was utilized by native Americans for traditional medicinal uses.
The tree’s hardwood is great for firewood because it is long burning, but I just can’t imagine doing so! The trunk of this tree is extraordinarily beautiful! The madrone’s bark is a lovely orange-red, & at maturity, the bark naturally peels off the tree, revealing the lovely colors beneath. It has a silvery smooth satin sheen that is beyond comparison!
Name: Pacific Madrone Other Common Names: Bearberry / Madrono / Madrona / Arbutus / Oregon Laurel Scientific Name: Arbutus Menziesii Color: White Flowers / Red Berries Plant Seeds: Fall Sow Seeds or Cold Stratify Bloom Time: April - May Harvest: Ornamental Berries - Oct Hardiness Zone: 7 - 11 Plant Height: 30 - 50' Plant Spacing: 20 - 30' Light Requirements: Sun - Part Shade Soil and Water Preferences: Average
I bought some red sunflower seeds from this website. I also bought seeds from the big box store. The seeds I bought from this website sprouted first and look very robust. I am ordering more. Look for the next review once they bloom!!!
The seeds arrived quickly but we did not receive part of our order. We are still waiting for the ones we received to grow so too early for full review.