Arctostaphylos pumila

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos pumila
Common Name: Sandmat Manzanita

This is a tough little manzanita. It handles heavy soil, inland heat in sun or shade, as well as coastal conditions. Endangered and threatened by urbanization and military activities (Fort Ord). Endemic to California.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Groundcover

Height by Width: 1' H x 4' W

Growth Habit: Mat, mounding

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun, Inland: part shade"

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requirements: Infrequent to moderate

Cold Hardy to: Frost tender

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White to pink

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

Distribution: Central Coast (Monterey)

Natural Habitat: Closed-cone coniferous forest, Maritime Chaparral, Cismontane woodland, Coastal Dunes/Scrub, Sandy openings below 600'

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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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