Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
544264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eastw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 83 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543596

Common Names

  • Mountain Bearberry
  • Mountain Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Montana

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Description

Arctostaphylos montana (also called Mountain Manzanita, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California. It has small, leathery leaves and white to pink flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as chaparral and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos montana sub. montana
Arctostaphylos montana sub. ravenii (P.V.Wells) V.T.Parker, M.C.Vasey & J.E.Keeley

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctostaphylos montana 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 montana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in rocky, sandy soils in the western United States. It is drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos montana

Arctostaphylos montana is found in the western United States, from Oregon to California.

Arctostaphylos montana FAQ

What is the growth rate of Arctostaphylos montana?

The growth rate of Arctostaphylos montana is slow to moderate.

What is the ideal soil type for Arctostaphylos montana?

Arctostaphylos montana prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Arctostaphylos montana?

Arctostaphylos montana prefers temperatures between 40-85°F.

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