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Horticulture Report: Arctostaphylos nevadensis

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Oregon Native & Firewise
Plant Name:  Arctostaphylos nevadensis       

                Pinemat Manzanita

Common name: Pinemat Manzanita
Plant type: Evergreen Shrub
Height: 1’ – 2’
Spread:   3’ – 5’
Bloom Time:  Spring, Summer, Winter
Flower Color: White
Exposure: Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Acidic Soil; Fast Draining
Water Needs: Low; Don’t Irrigate Once Established

Attributes:  Supports Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillars, Hummingbirds; Pollen & Nectar for Native Bees; Nectar for Hummingbirds
Note:  Not easily established at low elevations
Uses:  Soil Stabilization; Ground Cover; Lawn Alternative; Rock Garden    

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

Firewise:  YES
Native to: Western North America
Oregon Native: YES
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5b – 9a

Report by: Viki Ashford, AGC Member

Photos from Oregon State University https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/arctostaphylos-nevadensis