Arctostaphylos andersonii

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos andersonii
Common Name: Santa Cruz Manzanita

Endangered in a portion of its range and endemic to the Santa Cruz Mountains and threatened by development. White urn-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds in winter and spring.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 6-15' H x 6-15' W

Growth Habit: Shrub or tree-like

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 25 degrees F

Flower Season: February - May

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: List 1B/RED 2-2-3

Distribution: Santa Cruz Mountains

Natural Habitat: Broadleaved upland forest, chaparral, North coast coniferous forest. Open sites, redwood forest. Elevation: below 2100'

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Care and Maintenance

• With proper placement, manzanitas require little maintenance. Selectively prune to remove dead branches or to reveal structure. Avoid unnecessary pruning. Manzanitas are prone to branch die-back, caused by a naturally occurring fungal pathogen. When removing dead branches, sterilize pruning shears with alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of the disease.

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