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glossyleaf manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos nummularia

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Glossyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos nummularia)

Common Names

  • Glossyleaf Manzanita
  • Greenleaf Manzanita
  • Sensitive Manzanita
  • Shatterberry Manzanita
  • Bear Belly (Arctostaphylos nummularia 'Bear Belly')
  • Del Norte Manzanita

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos nummularia
  • Family: Ericaceae (implied through genus Arctostaphylos, though not directly stated)
  • Subspecies: Arctostaphylos nummularia ssp. nummularia
  • Variety: Arctostaphylos nummularia var. sensitiva

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that manzanitas, in general, have berries that are considered "edible," however, it does not clarify if these are safe for all types of animals.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions that manzanitas, in general, have berries that are considered "edible," however, it does not specify if they are safe for children.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Pacific North America.
  • Specifically mentioned as growing east of the Cascade Crest in Oregon and Washington (referring to Arctostaphylos patula, Greenleaf Manzanita, which is a related species).
  • Also mentioned in Sonoma County, California.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Evergreen shrub with stout, crooked branches.
  • Can reach up to 7 feet at maturity.
  • Reddish-brown bark that is glossy and smooth. The bark peels as the branch ages (especially noted in Arctostaphylos pajaroensis).
  • Leaves are simple, varying in color and texture. Arctostaphylos nummularia has small, glossy, deep green leaves.
  • Pink flowers produced in profusion in March and April.

Ecological Role

  • Manzanita is described as symbolic of the Pacific Coast.

Quirky Facts

  • The common name "Bear Belly" is used for at least one variety or cultivar of Arctostaphylos nummularia.
  • The wood has been historically used for furniture and the bark for tanning.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • It is mentioned that hairy manzanita (A. columbiana) can be found growing beneath native green leaf manzanita (A. patula).

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is mentioned as a resource for garden tips and ideas.