Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
glauca
ID:
544204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1791 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543536

Common Names

  • Glaucous Manzanita
  • Glaucous Bearberry
  • Glaucous Arctostaphylos

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos glauca adenopuberula P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos glauca eremicola Jeps. [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos glauca eremicola (Jeps.) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos glauca puberula J.T.Howell [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos glauca puberula (J.T.Howell) P.V.Wells [valid]
  • Daphnidostaphylis glauca (Lindl.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos glauca glauca [valid]
  • Uva-ursi glauca (Lindl.) Abrams [valid]
  • Xerobotrys glaucus (Lindl.) Nutt. [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos glauca (also called Bigberry Manzanita, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to California. It typically grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. Its white flowers bloom in the spring and are followed by small, red berries. It is found in dry, rocky soils in the mountains and foothills of the Sierra Nevada.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos glauca is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for windbreaks. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos glauca is a white urn-shaped flower, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid drupe, and the seedlings are small, upright, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos glauca is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in late winter or early spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos glauca

Arctostaphylos glauca is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Arctostaphylos glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos glauca?

Arctostaphylos glauca

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos glauca?

Bigberry Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos glauca?

Arctostaphylos glauca is found in dry, rocky areas in the western United States

Species in the Arctostaphylos genus

Arctostaphylos acutifolia, Arctostaphylos andersonii, Arctostaphylos auriculata, Arctostaphylos australis, Arctostaphylos bakeri, Arctostaphylos bolensis, Arctostaphylos canescens, Arctostaphylos catalinae, Arctostaphylos caucasica, Arctostaphylos columbiana, Arctostaphylos confertiflora, Arctostaphylos crustacea, Arctostaphylos cruzensis, Arctostaphylos densiflora, Arctostaphylos edmundsii, Arctostaphylos franciscana, Arctostaphylos gabilanensis, Arctostaphylos glandulosa, Arctostaphylos glauca, Arctostaphylos glutinosa, Arctostaphylos hispidula, Arctostaphylos hookeri, Arctostaphylos hooveri, Arctostaphylos imbricata, Arctostaphylos incognita, Arctostaphylos insularis, Arctostaphylos klamathensis, Arctostaphylos luciana, Arctostaphylos malloryi, Arctostaphylos manzanita, Arctostaphylos mewukka, Arctostaphylos montana, Arctostaphylos montaraensis, Arctostaphylos montereyensis, Arctostaphylos moranii, Arctostaphylos morroensis, Arctostaphylos myrtifolia, Arctostaphylos nevadensis, Arctostaphylos nissenana, Arctostaphylos nortensis, Arctostaphylos nummularia, Arctostaphylos obispoensis, Arctostaphylos ohloneana, Arctostaphylos osoensis, Arctostaphylos otayensis, Arctostaphylos pacifica, Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, Arctostaphylos pallida, Arctostaphylos parryana, Arctostaphylos patula,

Species in the Ericaceae family