Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
helleri
ID:
544216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 4: 148 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543548

Common Names

  • Heller's Manzanita
  • Heller's Bearberry
  • Heller's Arctostaphylos

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Description

Arctostaphylos helleri (also called 'Heller's Manzanita', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to California and Oregon. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos helleri 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 helleri 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 helleri 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 helleri

Arctostaphylos helleri is native to California.

Arctostaphylos helleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos helleri?

Arctostaphylos helleri

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos helleri?

Heller's Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos helleri?

Arctostaphylos helleri 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