Arctostaphylos nummularia

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos nummularia
Common Name: Ft. Bragg Manzanita

Good shrub for planting under pines. Flowers attract hummingbirds. Not very tolerant of extreme cold or heat. Does best near coast.

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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, acidic

Water Requirements: Infrequent to moderate

Cold Hardy to: Frost tender

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: North Coast Range, Outer North Coast Range, western San Francisco Bay (Mount Tamalpais, Santa Cruz Mountains)

Natural Habitat: Rocky sites, woodlands, coniferous forests. Elevation: below 1800'.

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