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Arizona Maderone (Arbutus arizonica), a member of the Ericaceae family, is a single-stemmed tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, specifically found in Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of central, northeast, northwest, and southwest Mexico. Arizona Maderone (Latin: Arbutus arizonica, family Ericaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Arizona Maderone is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Arizona Maderone is a member of the Ericaceae family native to ARI, MXC, MXE, MXN, MXS, and NWM. Arizona Maderone thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-draining soils that are light (sandy) or medium-textured.
Arizona Maderone grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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