Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
purissima
ID:
544353

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.V.Wells

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Madroño 19: 195 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543685

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos Purissima
  • Pure Manzanita
  • Pure-Leaved Manzanita

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos purissima 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctostaphylos purissima sub. globosa V.T.Parker & M.C.Vasey
Arctostaphylos purissima sub. purissima

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos purissima 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 purissima is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Arctostaphylos purissima

Arctostaphylos purissima is native to California.

Arctostaphylos purissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos purissima?

Arctostaphylos purissima

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos purissima?

Purissima Manzanita

What is the natural habitat of Arctostaphylos purissima?

Dry slopes and canyons in the coastal ranges of California

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