Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Schreib.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 23: 620 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543545
Common Names
- Sticky Manzanita
- Sticky Bearberry
- Sticky Arctostaphylos
Description
Arctostaphylos glutinosa (also called Sticky 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 glutinosa 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 glutinosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arctostaphylos glutinosa 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 glutinosa
Arctostaphylos glutinosa is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Arctostaphylos glutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos glutinosa?
Arctostaphylos glutinosa
What is the common name of Arctostaphylos glutinosa?
Sticky Manzanita
What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos glutinosa?
Arctostaphylos glutinosa 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