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Arctostaphylos
"John Dourly" |
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Manzanita |
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Form: |
Groundcover |
Growth habit: |
Low,
compact, dense |
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Size: |
2' h x 5' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter/Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Medium |
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Flower Color: |
White/Pink |
Hardiness: |
to 35
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 to
clay |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Ericaceae |
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Distribution: |
Selected
for use in the garden; introduced by Saratoga Horticultural
Foundation |
Habitat: |
Slopes,
canyons, hillsides, hot open areas |
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Wildlife Value: |
Manzanita offers cover and berries to a variety
of wildlife. |
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Description: |
Wonderful drought-tolerant ground cover.
New growth is bronzy, slowly changing to dark green. Very attractive
year-round and tolerates heavy soils. |
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