Arctostaphylos edmundsii

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos edmundsii
Common Name: Little Sur Manzanita

Endangered and threatened by foot traffic and non-native plants. Forms a compact, mounding evergreen shrub. Tolerates heavy soil, partial shade, and summer irrigation, especially in inland gardens. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 2-3' H x 4-6' W

Growth Habit: Low, spreading groundcover

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun; Inland: part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

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

Distribution: Northwest Monterey County, CA

Natural Habitat: Coastal bluff scrub, chaparral. Elevation: 100-300'.

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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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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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