- Arctostaphylos - Wikipedia
There are about 60 species of Arctostaphylos, ranging from ground-hugging arctic, coastal, and mountain shrub to small trees up to 6 m (20 ft) tall Most are evergreen (one species deciduous), with small oval leaves 1–7 cm (0 4–3 in) long, arranged spirally on the stems
- Arctostaphylos - Manzanita - Xera Plants
In central Oregon the most familiar species is Arctostaphylos patula Green Leaf Manzanita which is known for its conspicuous orange bark, green foliage, and pink flowers In the Cascades above 4000′ the predominant species is pine mat manzanita Arctostaphylos nevadensis
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) - Gardenia
Extremely winter hardy, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry) is a slow-growing, creeping, evergreen shrub with trailing red stems studded with small, leathery, glossy, obovate, dark green leaves, up to 1 in long (2 5 cm)
- Arctostaphylos for Pacific Northwest Gardens
Handsome evergreen shrubs, they combine picturesque bark, showy flowers (early in the season), and food for wildlife; they are useful as both specimens and transitional shrubs to meld with neighboring wild areas
- Arctostaphylos Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners
The Arctostaphylos genus, part of the Ericaceae family, includes about 60 species of evergreen shrubs commonly known as Manzanita Native to western North America, these plants are recognized for their beautiful, twisted branches, small bell-shaped flowers, and red or orange berries
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Massachusetts - Plant Finder
Grow in acidic, dry to medium, well-drained, sandy or gritty soils in full sun Tolerates light shade Usually grows well in poor infertile soils Plants should not be fertilized Drought tolerant once established Likes exposed open sites Best grown in USDA Zones 2-6 (7)
- Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - Oregon State University
Leaves alternate, simple, obovate-oblong, 0 5-3 5 cm long, displayed evenly on stem, lustrous dark green above, lighter below, margins have a fringe of minute hairs (ciliate), one obvious bundle trace in the leaf scar Flowers, perfect, white-tinged pink, urn-shaped, in terminal nodding racemes
- Arctostaphylos Adans. : manzanita - US Forest Service
The shrub genus Arctostaphylos, or manzanita, comprises about 50 species, 90% of which are endemic to California and adjacent areas (Munz and Keck 1959) Three species—greenleaf manzani-ta, Mexican manzanita, and rosybract manzanita—are wide-ly distributed in the southwestern United States and Mexico
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