Quick answer: Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry, Moist |
| Soil | Sandy, acid, well-drained soil |
| Bloom | Mar-May |
| Height | Up to 80 ft, spread 15-75 ft |
| Wildlife value | Deer/birds eat fruit, flowers are honey source |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Pacific madrone
Where is Pacific madrone native?
Pacific madrone (Arbutus menziesii) is native to California, Oregon and Washington. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Pacific madrone bloom?
Pacific madrone blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Pacific madrone need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry, Moist. Soil: Sandy, acid, well-drained soil. Mature height: Up to 80 ft, spread 15-75 ft.
Is Pacific madrone good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Deer/birds eat fruit, flowers are honey source.
Is Pacific madrone deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Pacific madrone is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Pacific madrone seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Arbutus menziesii on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Pacific madrone.
- Bigleaf maple Acer macrophyllum
- Oregon white oak Quercus garryana
- Tall Oregon grape Mahonia aquifolium
- Globe gilia Gilia capitata
- Pacific aster Symphyotrichum chilense
- Sticky monkeyflower Mimulus aurantiacus
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