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greenleaf manzanita

Arctostaphylos patula

The greenleaf manzanita is a lovely shrub with shiny green leaves and beautiful pink flowers. It grows in many places and is great for wildlife, providing food and shelter.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The greenleaf manzanita has smooth, reddish-brown bark that often peels. Its leathery, bright green leaves stay vibrant all year. It produces clusters of small, urn-shaped white to pink flowers, followed by tiny, red, apple-like berries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusArctostaphylos
greenleaf manzanita
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greenleaf manzanita

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples traditionally brewed a refreshing cider from its tart berries!

It forms dense, protective thickets that provide excellent shelter for small animals!

Its smooth, red bark peels like thin paper, revealing even smoother wood beneath!

The greenleaf manzanita's wood is so incredibly dense it actually sinks in water!

Special abilities

Ability

Fire Shield

This plant can resprout from its base after fires, helping it quickly reclaim its territory.

Ability

Water Saver

Its leathery, green leaves are tilted to minimize sun exposure, helping it survive long dry spells.

Ability

Heat Awakener

Some of its seeds need the intense heat of a wildfire to sprout, ensuring new growth after a burn.

Measurements & details

Height
100-500 cm
Spread
100-400 cm
Flower Size
0.5-0.7 cm
Bloom Season
Late_winter_to_spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

its urn-shaped flowers

eats

Mule deer

Odocoileus hemionus

its leaves and twigs

eats

American black bear

Ursus americanus

its small, tart berries

shelters

Wrentit

Chaemaea fasciata

in its dense branches

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is greenleaf manzanita?

100-500 cm

How wide does greenleaf manzanita spread?

100-400 cm

How big are the flowers on greenleaf manzanita?

0.5-0.7 cm

When does greenleaf manzanita bloom?

Late_winter_to_spring

Is greenleaf manzanita edible?

Yes

Is greenleaf manzanita toxic?

None

What is greenleaf manzanita's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is greenleaf manzanita pollinated?

Insect

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