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Pajaro manzanita
Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pajaroensis
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pajaro Manzanita (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis)
Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, commonly known as Pajaro Manzanita, is a species of manzanita endemic to California. It is valued for its ornamental qualities and ecological role.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has dark red bark that may peel or shred.
- Stems can be densely hairy.
Considerations for Children
- The plant has dark red bark that may peel or shred.
- Stems can be densely hairy.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pajaroensis (J.E. Adams ex McMinn) J.E. Adams
- Common Name: Pajaro Manzanita
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Pajaro Manzanita is endemic to California, specifically the central coastal regions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It's an evergreen shrub.
- It can be a sprawling shrub suitable as a ground cover or small border.
- It has dark red bark and white to pink flowers.
- New leaves are flame red and old leaves are bright green.
- Pajaro Manzanita has smooth red bark, and the leaves appear to be directly attached to the stem without individual stems (auriculate).
- Stems are densely hairy and heavily tinged with red when new.
Cultivars
- 'Paradise' is a named selection (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Paradise').
- 'Warren Roberts' is another selection (Arctostaphylos pajaroensis 'Warren Roberts').