The Madrone tree, native to the Pacific Northwest region stretching from the Oregon coast to British Columbia, boasts both beauty and intriguing qualities. Named after Scottish botanist Archibald Menzies, who discovered it during the George Vancouver expedition in 1792, its species name “menziesii” honors his contribution. Its common name, “Madrone,” originates from the Spanish word for “strawberry” and is fitting as the tree produces a vibrant reddish-orange berry. In its natural habitat, Madro