Arbutus canariensis Canary madrona (Ericaceae) Evergreen tree

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Arbutus canariensis
Canary madrona
Evergreen tree
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The Arbutus canariensis plant species is found in Canary Isles. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Canary madrona.

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Latin Name:  Arbutus canariensis
Common Name:  Canary madrona
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Duh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a lime-free nutrient-rich well-drained moisture-retentive soil in sun or semi-shade and shelter from cold drying winds, especially when young[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200].

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