madrona

Red-barked Pacific tree

Madrona is an evergreen tree native to the Pacific coast of North America, recognized by its smooth reddish bark that peels away in papery strips to reveal pale green underneath.

The tree produces clusters of white flowers and red-orange berries.

Also spelled madrone or madrono.

The trail wound through groves of madrona and Douglas fir.

tree

arbutus

Strawberry tree genus

forest · canopy · broadleaf · habitat · ecosystem · flora · botany · arboreal · perennial · shade

bark

peeling

Coming off in strips

shedding · red · orange · cinnamon · copper · rust · tannin · distinctive · mottled · satin

wood

hardwood

Dense deciduous timber

carving · craftsmanship · grain · turning · decorative · firewood · cabinetry · artisan · figured · woodworking

berries

red

Primary color, warm

wildlife · fruit · autumn · orange · food source · songbirds · cedar waxwing · foraging · harvest · ornamental

ornamental

landscaping

Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically

specimen · beauty · nursery · cultivar · focal point · accent · native garden · xeriscape · patio · courtyard

Opposites
tree type

madronaDouglas fir

Large Western North American conifer

conifer · hemlock · pine · spruce · redwood

Family

madrone

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G