Hairy manzanita is found along the Coast Ranges from Sonoma County, California, north to Vancouver Island and Vancouver, British Columbia. The largest population is in southwestern Oregon.
manzanita ssp. glaucescens, Whiteleaf manzanita. This subspecies is limited to the Outer North Coast Range, it blooms from February through May, the stones in the fruit are free (Calflora, 2018: Parker et al., 2012).
Manzanita is related to heather (Family: Ericaceae). Four species of manzanita are found in northern Arizona. In Ya-vapai County, we have three species: yellowleaf manzanita (Archtostaphylos pringlei), pointleaf manzanita (A. pungens), and greenleaf manzanita (A. patula).
California home to over 100 species including subspecies and hybrids. Native to Western North America. San Diego County native to at least 7 species of Manzanita. Common Traits of Manzanita. Native Plant . Drought tolerant Xeriscape Low maintenance Tolerates poor soils Long lived, slow growing. Wildlife.
Erosion Control and Ornamental: Greenleaf manzanita is a valuable species for revegetating severely disturbed sites, and is considered a superior shrub for erosion control on applicable foothill and mountain sites. Greenleaf manzanita is often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping applications (Kruckeburg, 1982, Smith, 1995).
Whiteleaf Manzanita ranges from 500-5000 feet in elevation and can grow up to 13 feet in height. The leaves are erect on the branches and start off sticky, becoming smooth later.
We recommend that Morro manzanita Arctostaphylos morroensis be listed as endangered. This plant species is endemic to the Los Osos area, San Luis Obispo County, California, occurring predominantly on Baywood fine sand. The area has a Mediterranean climate, with cool moist winters and warm dry summers. Fog is common.