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Arctostaphylos
cruzensis |
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Arroyo de la Cruz Manzanita |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Dense,
spreading |
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Size: |
3' h x 10'
w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter/Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Medium to
slow |
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Flower Color: |
White |
Hardiness: |
to 15
degrees |
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Exposure: |
Sun to Part
Sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Medicinal |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sand |
CNPS Status: |
RED "1B" 2-2-3
CNPS listed as "Endangered" |
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Family: |
Ericaceae |
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Distribution: |
Monterey,
San Luis Obispo, CA. |
Habitat: |
Broadleaved
upland forest, coastal bluff scrub, closed-cone coniferous forest,
chaparral. Elevation: 180-930' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Manzanita offers cover and berries to a variety
of wildlife. |
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Description: |
Excellent coastal groundcover;
dense growth. Recommended for wildlife. Endangered in a portion of
its range. Endemic to California. |
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