Arctostaphylos densiflora

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos densiflora
Common Name: Vine Hill Manzanita

Profuse bloomer with pretty bark and foliage. A spreading, low shrub. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Endemic to California. Rare and endangered.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 3' H x 5' W

Growth Habit: Spreading shrub

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 15-20 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: Pink

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

Distribution: Outher North Coast Range (Sonoma County)

Natural Habitat: Shale outcrops in chaparral

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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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