Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
patula
ID:
544305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Pittonia 2: 171 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543637

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos Patula
  • Spreading Manzanita
  • Spreading-Leaved Manzanita

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Description

Arctostaphylos patula (also called Manzanita, among many other common names) is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to California and Oregon. It is typically found in dry, rocky soils in chaparral and coastal scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos patula 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos patula sub. gankinii M.C.Vasey & V.T.Parker
Arctostaphylos patula sub. patula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos patula 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 patula is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows best in well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos patula

Arctostaphylos patula is found in the coastal mountains of northern California and Oregon.

Arctostaphylos patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos patula?

Arctostaphylos patula

What type of soil does Arctostaphylos patula prefer?

Arctostaphylos patula prefers well-draining, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Arctostaphylos patula need?

Arctostaphylos patula needs full sun to partial shade.

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