Arctostaphylos nevadensis Pine-mat manzanita (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Arctostaphylos nevadensis
Pine-mat manzanita
Evergreen shrub
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The Arctostaphylos nevadensis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pine-mat manzanita. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. parviflora. Uva-ursi nevadensis.

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Latin Name:  Arctostaphylos nevadensis
Common Name:  Pine-mat manzanita
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Montane areas[60].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep moist well-drained light or medium lime-free loam in sun or semi-shade but plants produce less fruit when grown in the shade[200]. Prefers a position in full sun[11]. Grows well in shade[28]. Plants at Kew were growing very well in a shady position on a NE slope in 1990[K]. Grows well in a sandy seashore garden[208]. This species is closely related to A. uva-ursi[11, 60]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their final positions as soon as possible[134].

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