Arizona Maderone (Arbutus arizonica)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Arbutus arizonica is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetish flesh. — The fruit is about 8mm in diameter with a thin sweetish flesh.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry gravelly benches, 1800 - 2400 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)