Pointleaf Manzanita

Scientific Name: Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Arctostaphylos Adans./ Arctostaphylos pungens Kunth

Pointleaf Manzanita
General Information
Usda SymbolARPU5
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsARPU5

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Pointleaf Manzanita is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)22
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum300
Hedge ToleranceMedium
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum5.7
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum18
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)30
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)12.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee6
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound1200
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodLate Winter
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Pointleaf Manzanita

Pointleaf Manzanita

Pointleaf Manzanita

Pointleaf Manzanita

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