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Arctostaphylos
parryana parryana |
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Snow Lodge Manzanita |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Upright |
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Size: |
3' h x 6' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Winter/Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Flower Color: |
White |
Hardiness: |
to -30
degrees F |
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Exposure: |
Sun to Part
Sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Medicinal |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry to
semi-dry |
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Soil Type: |
Acidic |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Ericaceae |
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Distribution: |
northern
West Transverse Range, San Gabriel Mtns. |
Habitat: |
Chaparral,
coniferous forest, 3,600'-7,000' |
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Wildlife Value: |
Manzanita offers cover and berries to a variety
of wildlife. |
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Description: |
Great low-growing manzanita, good
evergreen ground cover in hot, dry areas. This one does well in the
Central Valley in full sun. |
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