Arctostaphylos patula Greenleaf manzanita (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Arctostaphylos patula
Greenleaf manzanita
Evergreen shrub
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The Arctostaphylos patula plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Greenleaf manzanita.

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Latin Name:  Arctostaphylos patula
Common Name:  Greenleaf manzanita
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Greene.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Open coniferous forests[3, 11].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep moist well-drained light or medium lime-free loam in sun or semi-shade[3, 11, 166, 200] but plants produce less fruit when they are grown in the shade[200]. Prefers a soil that is dry in the summer[184]. Plants are not very wind-firm[11]. Plants are hardy to about -10°c[184]. This species was growing well at Chelsea Physic garden after the harsh winter of 1985/86, showing no signs of damage[11]. Highly fire resistant[155], it can regenerate after a forest fire from a mallee-like base[166, 184]. Plants self-layer in nature[155]. A very ornamental plant[1], it grows well in Britain[3]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their final positions as soon as possible[11, 134].

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