Madrone tree on the shore at Obstruction Pass State Park

ID: 681 ~ Source: Private photo by Rachel Baker.

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The bright red berries of the madrone tree indicate it's fall in this picture taken at Obstruction Pass State Park on Orcas Island.

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The Madrone Tree – A lot of background behind a colorful tree

By Rachel Baker

Anyone unfamiliar with coastal plants of the Pacific shoreline will surely be intrigued when they first see what looks like a tropical tree growing along rocky coasts. Ranging anywhere from 15 - 100 feet tall with smooth bark that peels away in…