Meet the Pacific Madrone AKA Arbutus Menziesii

It's so nice that native vegetative varities are used in and around town at shoppingn centers etc.  Interesting plant.....I've never seen one that I recall.  The strawberry balls as well as the beads are pretty!  Does this happen a few times a year or?

They are not only interesting looking trees, Alexandra.  They are beautiful too!

Hi Ron and Alexandra- well I've never seen anything like this tree!  Are the pink balls edible or used for anything?

Alexandra loved your post as I walked Holly today I was so sad to see a new owner cut down four palm trees and a very mature Avocado Tree in our hood. I said why??? just to add more living space to his home? or just being a jerk?? time will tell, Endre

Morning Alexandra.

Like Kathy Streib wrote is the fruit edible?  Never seen one of those before, at least not that I can recall

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel -  you certainly have a good variety of natural plants.  It is nice to learn about them.

Good morning, Alexandra... until I read your post I had no idea there was such a thing as a strawberry tree... as a fan of both pink and flowering trees, I like it!

Can you eat the berries?  I love seeing trees or bushes with berries that are edible, especially if I can grab a few for myself, haha.

Thank you very much for sharing your photographs.

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

Definitley not available in our area Alexandra, but appreciate you bringing these with photos to our attention.

So many trees, many I've not seen. Like others, wondering if the fruit is edible? 

Dear Ron & Alexandra,

If memory serves, this tree can have very colorful bark. Neat tree for sure. I did not know it has edible berries.