Arctostaphylos montereyensis
About
Arctostaphylos montereyensis is a species of manzanita known by the common names Monterey manzanita and Toro manzanita. It is endemic to Monterey County, California, where it is known from only a few occurrences around Fort Ord and Toro County Park near Salinas. It is a plant of maritime chaparral on sandy soils.
- Family
- Ericaceae
How to use it
Monterey manzanita can be used in landscaping for its drought tolerance and unique appearance, making it an excellent choice for gardens in sandy soils.
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Gardening tip
When planting Monterey manzanita, ensure you plant it in sandy soil to mimic its natural habitat.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Arctostaphylos montereyensis
- Slug
- arctostaphylos-montereyensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Arctostaphylos
- Species
- montereyensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q4787678
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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