Arctostaphylos patula
Greenleaf Manzanita
Description
This is an evergreen multi-branched shrub 3-7' high with interesting smooth reddish bark which shreds on older branches. It has very small pink flowers in spring and dark brown fall berries. It has fair to poor browse value for deer. It can be found in open pine forests froum 2000-5000' elevation and occasionally to 9000'. It occurs in the Sierra Nevadas from Kern County north to the Coast Ranges. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Red
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Specimen
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.