Monday 15 February 2016

Arbutus menziesii



  • Common Name - arbutus
  • Botanical Name - Arbutus menziesii
  • Family - Ericaceae
  • Bud - alternate
  • Stem/Bark - showy, exfoliating
  • Leaf - simple, oblong shape, acute apex, obtuse base, entire margin
  • Flower - panicle inflorescence, white, May - June
  • Fruit - berry, orange, September - October
  • Habit - spreading, upright
  • Form - oval, vertical
  • Size - 22 - 30 m
  • Culture - full sun,acidic/gravel soil
  • Use - specimen plant, woodland margin, native planting

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