this smaller oak was identified as a species in 1981
A bigberry manzanita selection or hybrid with new leaves and flowers edged with pink
Includes 244 new color photographs and 102 detailed drawings
Excellent for bird habitat
Attractive flowers and edible berries
Arctostaphylos pumila - Sandmat Manzanita (Plant) Bird Books this smaller oak was identifiedThis is a tough little manzanita! Handles heavy soil, inland heat, as well as coastal conditions. It can be grown as a groundcover or shrub. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos pumila Common Name Sandmat Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering Months February, March, April Evergreen