Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
pumila
ID:
544332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 8: 266 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543664

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos Pumila
  • Dwarf Manzanita
  • Dwarf-Leaved Manzanita

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Synonyms

  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi pumila (Nutt.) Roof [valid]
  • Daphnidostaphylis pumila (Nutt.) Klotzsch [valid]
  • Arctostaphylos uva-ursi pumila (Nutt.) Roof [valid]
  • Uva-ursi pumila (Nutt.) Abrams [valid]

Description

Arctostaphylos pumila (also called Dwarf 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 pumila is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and can be used as a groundcover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos pumila has white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin, reddish-brown bark.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctostaphylos pumila is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cutting moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos pumila

Arctostaphylos pumila is native to California.

Arctostaphylos pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos pumila?

Arctostaphylos pumila

What type of soil does Arctostaphylos pumila prefer?

Arctostaphylos pumila prefers well-draining, acidic soil.

How much sunlight does Arctostaphylos pumila need?

Arctostaphylos pumila 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