Arctostaphylos

: A large, tree-like cultivar that can reach over 15 feet tall.

Arctostaphylos species are highly adapted to fire-prone environments like chaparral. : Species generally fall into two categories:

: A popular medium-sized shrub known for its garden tolerance and pink flowers. arctostaphylos

: The Presidio Manzanita ( A. montana ssp. ravenii ) was famously reduced to a single wild specimen in San Francisco before being successfully cloned.

: The leaves are typically leathery and evergreen. In many species, leaves tilt on their edges during summer heat to reduce water loss. : A large, tree-like cultivar that can reach

: Other rare varieties include the Pallid Manzanita ( A. pallida ) and Ione Manzanita ( A. myrtifolia ). Common Cultivars for Gardening

: These are killed by fire, but their seeds require heat or chemical cues from fire to germinate. : The Presidio Manzanita ( A

: A hardy, prostrate groundcover species widespread across North America. Arctostaphylos Survey at Chickadee Gardens