Arbutus menziesii
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Arbutus menziesii, or Pacific madrone, is a species of broadleaf evergreen tree in the family Ericaceae. It has waxy foliage, a contorted growth habit, and flaky bark.
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Leaves
The peeling red papery bark is distinctive
Arbutus
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Arbutus is a genus of 12 accepted species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae, native to temperate regions of the Mediterranean, western Europe, the Canary Islands and North America, and commo
Arbutus menziesii
…out that there are no recorded specimens collected that far south, and the trees are absent from modern surveys of native trees there. However, other Arbutus species are endemic to the area. It fares well in dry and rocky sites, is tolerant of salt water, but fairly intolerant of shade…
Arbouse
Arbutus menziesii lignotuber near ground level provides fire-resistant storage of energy and sprouting buds if fire damage requires replacement of the trunk or limbs. Note the typically smooth orange bark on the upper portion of the trunk.
The bear and the tree at Puerta del Sol, Madrid
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