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Arctostaphylos
catalinae |
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Catalina Island Manzanita |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Shrub-tree like |
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Size: |
18' h x 5'-8' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter/Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Flower Color: |
White |
Hardiness: |
to 15
degrees |
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Exposure: |
Sun,
Partial sun inland |
Cultural Uses: |
Medicinal |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Heavy to
light |
CNPS Status: |
RED "1B" 2-2-3
CNPS listed
as "Endangered" |
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Family: |
Ericaceae |
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Distribution: |
Santa Catalina Island, CA |
Habitat: |
Chaparral (volcanic). Ridges,
Elevation: 75-600 meters. |
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Wildlife Value: |
Manzanita offers cover and berries to a variety
of wildlife. |
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Description: |
Smooth red bark and trunk. Handles most soils. Best with some summer
water. Endangered in a portion of its range. Endemic to California. |
