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rosy manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. rosei

Family: Ericaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Rosy Dawn'

Also known as Rosy Dawn Manzanita, Downy Manzanita, Woollyleaf Manzanita, Brittleleaf Manzanita, Dacite Manzanita, Rosy Manzanita, Little Sur Manzanita, and simply Manzanita, Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Rosy Dawn' is a captivating evergreen shrub admired for its unique characteristics.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos edmundsii 'Rosy Dawn'
  • Common Names: Rosy Dawn Manzanita, Downy Manzanita, Woollyleaf Manzanita, Brittleleaf Manzanita, Dacite Manzanita, Rosy Manzanita, Little Sur Manzanita, Manzanita
  • Family: Ericaceae (The Heath Family)
  • Synonyms: Arctostaphylos tomentosa (Pursh) Lindl. subsp. rosei (Eastw.) P.V. Wells (Note: some sources may classify Arctostaphylos tomentosa subsp. rosei differently, such as Arctostaphylos crustacea subsp. rosei)

Distribution and Habitat

This matting Manzanita variety is found near the mouth of the Little Sur River in Monterey County, California. It thrives on dry banks and is suitable for allowing to spill over walls.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A low-growing groundcover, 'Rosy Dawn' is a low, compact form of the Little Sur Manzanita.
  • It's a low mounding Manzanita that excels on dry banks.
  • Dense growing to only 18 inches tall, spreading to 6 feet wide over time.
  • It features glossy, smallish gray-green leaves with red to pink new growth.
  • Small rosy calyxes remain after flowering and continue to be showy through winter.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions the presence of berries ("rosy little fruits") which may be attractive to pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The text mentions the presence of berries ("rosy little fruits") which may be attractive to children.

Ecological Role

  • Manzanitas, in general, are considered lovely plants in both garden and wildland settings.
  • Manzanita flowers and berries are attractive to many birds.

Watering

  • 'Rosy Dawn' Manzanita needs regular watering, but it's best to let the soil dry out between waterings. Water deeply, using 2-3 buckets of water, ensuring the ground is thoroughly wetted.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "manzanita" is Spanish for "little apple," referring to the plant's small, apple-like fruits.
  • The bark of manzanita is often described as smooth and mahogany purple-red.