Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
silvicola
ID:
544371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jeps. & Wiesl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Erythea 8: 101 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543703

Common Names

  • Arctostaphylos silvicola
  • Silvicola Manzanita
  • Woodland Manzanita

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Description

Arctostaphylos silvicola (also called Forest manzanita, among many other common names) is a species of manzanita native to California. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–3 m (3.3–9.8 ft) tall. It is found in coastal chaparral and woodlands, often in sandy soils. It is endemic to the Santa Lucia Mountains of Monterey County.

Uses & Benefits

Arctostaphylos silvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arctostaphylos silvicola 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 silvicola 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 silvicola

Arctostaphylos silvicola can be found in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.

Arctostaphylos silvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctostaphylos silvicola?

Arctostaphylos silvicola

What is the common name of Arctostaphylos silvicola?

Woodland manzanita

What type of plant is Arctostaphylos silvicola?

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