Bigberry Manzanita
Arctostaphylos glauca
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Arctostaphylos
- Species:
- Arctostaphylos glauca
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb, apr
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Aseptis fumeola, Aseptis perfumosa, Ceanothus Silkmoth (Hyalophora euryalus), Cochisea sinuaria, Coleophora glaucella, Coleotechnites mackiei, Elegant Sheep Moth (Hemileuca eglanterina), Elegant sphinx (Sphinx perelegans), Ethmia arctostaphylella, Mendocino saturnia moth (Saturnia mendocino), Orthosia pacifica, Phyllonorycter manzanita, Pleromella opter, robust datana (Datana robusta), sulphur moth (Hesperumia sulphuraria), Western amorbia moth (Amorbia cuneanum), Western tent caterpillar (Malacosoma californica), Western tussock moth (Orgyia vetusta)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Black-tailed bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus), Black-tailed bumble bee (Bombus melanopygus) Moths:Etainia Beirne (Etainia Beirne)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers dry slopes and chaparral environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o