Common Name Pointleaf Manzanita, Mexican Manzanita
Latin Name Arctostaphylos pungens
Native Habitat Southwest and Mexico from 2,700 feet to 8,000 feet
Soil Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic content, well drained
Water None to once per month for first year
Height X Width Maximum 6 feet X 6 feet
Protective Mechanism None
Leaves Green, evergreen, point at sun
Garden Suitability Thornless, Hummingbird, Songbird
Ornamental Value White to pink flowers in late winter to spring, red berries in summer
Nature Value Seeds and berries eaten by numerous birds and animals, hummingbirds use flowers
Native American Uses Refreshing drink made from berries
Links  
    Data and images http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/shrub/arcpun/all.html
    Data and images http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/99670/
    Nursery, images and data http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/74.htm
    Images and distribution http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-calrecnum=602
    Distribution http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=ARPU5
    Data http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Arctostaphylos+pungens
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