Arbutus (Arbutus menziesii)


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Type

conifer tree icon

Conifer

Status

species native to Canada

Native

Edible fruit/nut tree?

YES

Names

Latin (scientific) name: Arbutus menziesii

Common English name: Arbutus

Other names:

French name: Arbousier d’Amérique

Habitat

Prefers full sun and tends to be found on Pacific shorelines

Other notes

Arbutus has distinctive reddish-brown peeling bark which flake away and is found on the western coast of North America.

Hardiness zone(s)

6a, 6b,7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

A hardiness zone is a geographically defined area where a given plant is capable of growing. Hardiness zones are based largely on climate, particularly minimum temperatures. Zone 0 covers the harshest areas in Canada for plant species. Higher numbers represent more temperate areas.

For more information on plant hardiness zones in Canada, visit Natural Resources Canada.

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