Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
nortensis
ID:
544279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.V.Wells) P.V.Wells

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Four Seasons 9: 56 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543611

Common Names

  • Norton's Bearberry
  • Norton's Arctostaphylos
  • Arctostaphylos Nortensis

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos columbiana nortensis P.V.Wells [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos nortensis (also called Norteno 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 nortensis is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and can also be used as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and for wildlife habitat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos nortensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos nortensis 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 nortensis

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

Arctostaphylos nortensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos nortensis?

Arctostaphylos nortensis

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos nortensis?

Norton Manzanita

What type of plant is Arctostaphylos nortensis?

Evergreen Shrub

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