Whiteleaf Manzanita, Parry Manzanita, Common Manzanita Arctostaphylos manzanita

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Botanical Name:

Arctostaphylos manzanita

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Arctostaphylos

Species:

manzanita

Common Name:

Whiteleaf Manzanita, Parry Manzanita, Common Manzanita

Seeds Per Pound:
5,700
Quantity:
0.36 lb
Average Viable Seeds/Packet:
8
Germination:
77%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
88%
Height:
15 feet
Collection Locale:
California
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 2-4 hours and wash under cold water for 10-15 minutes.
Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: acid treatment should be tested on a small sample, before subjecting the entire seed lot.
In a Nutshell:
* One of many species of manzanita , Arctostaphylos manzanita has the common names common manzanita and whiteleaf manzanita . It is native to California , where it can be found in the Coast Ranges and Sierra Nevada foothills . It is common on chaparral slopes and low-elevation coniferous forest ecosystems. more...
* Pink or white spring flowers, Native to west coast of North America. more...
* A yellowish-brown dye is obtained from the leaves, it does not require a mordant. The leaves can be boiled and the yellowish-red extract used as a cleansing body wash. The wood makes an exceedingly fine fuel. more...
[ edit ] Description The Arctostaphylos manzanita leaves are bright shiny green, wedge-shaped and pointed. The small white flowers, only a quarter inch long, are cup-shaped and hang upside down. The fruits are berries which are white when new and turn red-brown as the summer wears on. The bark on the long, crooked branches is reddish, making the shrub easily identifiable as a manzanita. It grows into a twisted tree about 15 feet tall.Like other manzanitas, this species has a hard, attractive wood that has proved useful for making tools and as firewood. The fruit is edible and has a pleasant tartness, but it causes gastrointestinal upset if eaten in large quantities. It has historically been brewed into a cider .
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Physical Characteristics  Arctostaphylos manzanita is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 2 m (6ft). It is hardy to zone 8. It is in leaf 12-Jan It is in flower from Feb to April. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, self.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid soils. and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil.The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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Usda description:
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov