Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. glandulosa

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. glandulosa
Common Name: Manzanita

A medium-sized manzanita from the coastal mountains. A nice choice for small, drought-tolerant gardens or sunny slopes. Flowers attract hummingbirds in winter and spring.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

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

Growth Habit: 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: 6,600'

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

Endangered?:

Distribution: Klamath Range, North Coast Range, San Francisco Bay area

Natural Habitat: Rocky outcrops, slopes, ridges below 6,600'

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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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