Detail
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Arbutus canariensis
Canary Islands Madrone
Notes

Uses: Highly ornamental shade tree from the Canary islands. Suitable for streetscapes, parks and reserves. It produces bright orange fruits in late summer to winter which are edible.
Can be grown in locations such as roof gardens where constricted roots will constrain size.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-open Open
  • Height 8-9m
  • Spread 4-6m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Ericaceae
  • Botanical Name Arbutus canariensis
  • Common Name Canary Islands Madrone
  • Origin Canary Islands
  • Habit Erect, Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills, Coast, 2nd line coast
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand, Clay
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Moderate frost, Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White, Pink
  • Flowering Time Spring, Winter, Autumn, Summer
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Bell
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)