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Greenleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos patula, Ericaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

WindbreakBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Limber PinePinus flexilis
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
California BuckwheatEriogonum fasciculatum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant
Cascade Oregon GrapeMahonia nervosa
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Ponderosa PinePinus ponderosa

Manzanita and pine compete for water resources, with potential mutual allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatFire-Resistant LandscapingSlope Stabilization

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Urinary Tract SupportAnti-InflammatoryDigestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Greenleaf Manzanita grow in?

Greenleaf Manzanita grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Greenleaf Manzanita?

Good companions for Greenleaf Manzanita include Limber Pine, California Buckwheat, Cascade Oregon Grape.

Design guilds with Greenleaf Manzanita and see companion relationships visually.

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