Madrone
Arbutus xalapensis

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 12 m tall. The bark turns shiny cinnamon before peeling off. The leaves are deep green above and paler underneath. The flowers are pink or white and in loose panicles. The fruit are dark red and in clusters. They are 1 cm long.

There are 14 Arbutus species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 9-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Central America, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are chewed raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Duraznillo, Madron, Madrono

Synonyms

Arbutus laurifolia Lindl.; Arbutus texana Buckl.;