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Pacific manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pacifica
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: CA (Pacific manzanita)
Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' (Manzanita)
Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist', commonly known as Manzanita, is a fast-growing, sprawling shrub highly regarded for its ornamental qualities.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has twisting branches.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has twisting branches that are pinkish at first.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'
- Common Name: Manzanita
- Hybrid origin: A. silvicola x ?
Distribution and Habitat
- Manzanita is symbolic of the Pacific Coast, ranging from British Columbia to Baja California.
- Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' is suitable for coastal gardens.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A low, sprawling shrub, typically reaching about 2 feet in height with a spread of 6-10 feet.
- It forms a dense ground cover, growing to 2-2.5 feet tall and spreading to 10 feet wide.
- The plant features twisting branches that are pinkish when young.
- Leaves are blue/gray/green and narrow in appearance.
- It produces pale pink or white flowers in late winter or spring, followed by berries.
Additional Information
- Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist' is a hybrid Manzanita cultivated for garden use, known for its rapid growth.
- It is considered a dependable groundcover.