Arctostaphylos virgata
$15.70
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Marin Manzanita
This manzanita species is endemic to Marin county and can be found in the chaparral and forests of Point Reyes National Seashore.
This evergreen woody shrub grows about 6.5″-16″ tall. The small pinkish-white flowers are urn-shaped and hang in clusters. Blooms The leaves are long and narrow compared to many other manzanitas.
All manzanitas are a great nectar source for Monarch butterflies, bees, & birds (hummingbirds in particular).
Lifeform: Shrub
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 4-Gal, 4-Gal TP, D-16, TB4 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Its fruits and seeds are a valuable source of food for wildlife. |
| Historical Uses | American Indians historically used the fruits to make cider and pounded and dried them for winter consumption. They extracted tannin from the leaves for tanning leather. |
| Distribution | Endemic to Marin county |
| Elevation | Endemic to Marin county |
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| Habitat | Chaparral and forests of Point Reyes National Seashore. |
