Arctostaphylos patula

Arctostaphylos patula

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos patula
Common Name: Greenleaf Manzanita

Beautiful manzanita found in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mtns. Likes seasonal moisture and snow. Has glossy red-brown bark and bright green leaves. Recommended for high elevations. Commonly found in the Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead area.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 3-6' H x 4-8' W

Growth Habit: Dense, spreading

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining, acidic

Water Requirements: Occasional to moderate

Cold Hardy to: 0 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: Pink

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: High North Coast Range, High Cascade Range, High Sierra Nevada, San Gabriel Mtns, San Bernardino Mtns, San Jacinto Range, Baja

Natural Habitat: Open, coniferous forest from elevations: 2400- 11000'.

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