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Arctostaphylos
morroensis
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Morro Bay Manzanita |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Upright, dense |
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Size: |
10' h x 10'
w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter/Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Flower Color: |
White/Pink |
Hardiness: |
Frost
Tender |
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Exposure: |
Full sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Medicinal |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy loam |
CNPS Status: |
RED "1B" 2-3-3
CNPS listed as
"Endangered" |
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Family: |
Ericaceae |
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Distribution: |
San Luis Obispo County |
Habitat: |
Maritime chaparral, cismontane
woodland, Coastal sand dunes along Morro Bay. Elevation: below 200
meters. |
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Wildlife Value: |
Manzanita offers cover and berries to a
variety of wildlife. |
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Description:
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Very low maintenance. Requires little water once established.
Prefers sandy soils. Excellent near the coast. A rare manzanita.
Endangered. Endemic to California. |
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