Arizona Madrone

arbutus arizonica

The Arizona Madrone (Arbutus arizonica) is an enchanting evergreen tree native to the canyons and dry mountain slopes of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Standing as a hallmark of the Madrean pine-oak woodlands, this resilient species is renowned for its striking peeling bark, glossy leaves, and delicate clusters of bell-shaped flowers. As a slow-growing tree, it brings long-lasting structure and vibrant year-round color to its rugged high-altitude ecosystem. In the wild, the Arizona Madrone plays a vital ecological role. Its sweet, fleshy berries provide critical sustenance for a wide array of woodland birds and mammals during the autumn and winter months, while its spring blooms attract numerous pollinators. This hardy tree has evolved remarkable strategies to withstand drought and wildfires, making it a rugged survivor of the arid mountain landscapes it calls home.

生息地: Typically found in oak-pine woodlands, canyons, and rocky mountain slopes at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters.

外見

This medium-sized tree typically reaches heights of 5 to 15 meters, characterized by an irregular, rounded crown. Its most distinctive visual feature is its smooth, reddish-brown bark, which exfoliates in thin, papery scales to reveal a striking, pale green or cream-colored trunk underneath, eventually becoming dark grey and furrowed at the base. The leathery, lanceolate leaves are a glossy dark green on top and pale underneath, measuring about 5 to 10 centimeters. In spring, it bears clusters of small, urn-shaped flowers that are white to pale pink, followed in autumn by spherical, orange-red berries with a cobblestone-textured skin.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Ericales科Ericaceae属Arbutus

Arizona Madrone

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

The dense, heavy wood of the Arizona Madrone was historically prized for making durable tool handles and high-quality charcoal.

The edible berries have a slightly sweet, mild flavor but a grainy texture, and were traditionally used by indigenous peoples of the region.

The smooth bark peels away in papery sheets, which helps the tree shed epiphytic plants, fungi, and insect pests.

特殊能力

The exfoliating bark peels off to reveal a green inner layer capable of performing photosynthesis, helping the tree generate energy even when water stress causes leaf loss.

Following wildfire damage, the tree can rapidly regenerate by sprouting new shoots directly from its underground basal burl.

Equipped with thick, waxy leaves and a deep, extensive root system, it minimizes moisture loss and survives prolonged arid periods.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 500-1500 cm
寿命: 50-150 年

食性と食事

As a photosynthetic plant, the Arizona Madrone produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while drawing essential nutrients from the surrounding soil.

主な食物

Sunlight
Water
Carbon dioxide
Soil nutrients

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Elegant Trogon

Trogon elegans

The berries of the tree are a primary seasonal food source for this colorful bird species.

mutualism

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

This bird species is a major pollinator of the tree's bell-shaped spring flowers.

eaten by

Coues White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus couesi

This mammal browses on the foliage and young shoots of the tree, especially during the dry winter months.

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よくある質問

Arizona Madroneを見分けるには？

Arizona Madroneを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Arizona Madroneの長さは何ですか？

500-1500 cm

Arizona Madroneの寿命は何ですか？

50-150 年

Arizona Madroneは何を食べますか？

As a photosynthetic plant, the Arizona Madrone produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while drawing essential nutrients from the surrounding soil.

Arizona Madroneは通常どこに生息していますか？

Typically found in oak-pine woodlands, canyons, and rocky mountain slopes at elevations between 1,200 and 2,400 meters.