Arctostaphylos refugioensis

Arctostaphylos refugioensis

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos refugioensis
Common Name: Refugio Manzanita

Rare and endangered in a portion of its range. This manzanita has distinctive maroon bark and an upright form. Flame-colored new shoots in spring. An early bloomer. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 12' H x 10' W

Growth Habit: Upright, usually multi-branching

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: 15 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White/Pink

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

Distribution: Southern portions of Outer South Coast Range, western portions of Western Transverse Range, Santa Ynez Mountains

Natural Habitat: Sandstone outcrops, chaparral. Elevation 900 - 2400'.

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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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