Arctostaphylos patula
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Greenleaf manzanita
Greenleaf manzanita is an evergreen, upright, mounding, slow growing shrub that grows up to 7 feet tall and wide. Space 4-6′ apart.
The plentiful white to pink urn shaped flowers arrive in the winter through spring. The stems are reddish brown and shiny making the bark an attractive feature.
The berries and structure are great for wildlife.
It does well in full sun or part shade. Best on well-drained soils, does well on dry sites. In the garden this plant seems to tolerate many conditions.
Lifeform: Shrub
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Berries provide food for birds and mammals. |
| Historical Uses | Sierras and Klamath mountains, living at higher elevations and tolerating very cold winters. |
| Distribution | Sierras and Klamath mountains, living at higher elevations and tolerating very cold winters. |
| Elevation | From 129' to 14,113' |
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| Habitat | Often found growing among granite boulders in forest openings or treeless places at higher elevations |
