Arctostaphylos hookeri
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Monterey manzanita
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Summary
Source: WikipediaArctostaphylos hookeri is a species of manzanita known by the common name Hooker's manzanita.
Description
A small plant. It forms a mat or a mound. It grows 45 cm high. It spread 1 m wide. The bark is red brown and smooth. The leaves are light green and 25 mm long. They are oval with a narrow point. The flowers are in clusters at the ends of the branches. They are glossy and white or pink. The fruit are bright red.
Edible Uses
The bright red fruits are edible.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally in California in the USA. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Where It Grows
Australia, North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 50 Arctostaphylos species.
References (3)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 175
- Etherington, K., & Imwold, D., (Eds), 2001, Botanica's Trees & Shrubs. The illustrated A-Z of over 8500 trees and shrubs. Random House, Australia. p 102
- Glowinski, L., 1999, The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia. Lothian. p 181
