Trailing Arbutus is a low, creeping, evergreen native wildflower of acidic forests, bearing clusters of intensely fragrant, waxy pink to white flowers in early spring — often while snow still covers the ground. Native to eastern and central North America in dry, acidic, sandy or rocky soils, it is one of the most delicate and beautiful spring wildflowers. It is extremely difficult to transplant and does not tolerate disturbance. Trailing Arbutus is the state flower of Massachusetts.
Best time to see a Trailing Arbutus
The best time to see a Trailing Arbutus is March–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 18,556 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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