Monterey manzanita
Arctostaphylos hookeri

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small plant. It forms a mat or a mound. It grows 45 cm high. It spread 1 m wide. The bark is red brown and smooth. The leaves are light green and 25 mm long. They are oval with a narrow point. The flowers are in clusters at the ends of the branches. They are glossy and white or pink. The fruit are bright red.

There are about 50 Arctostaphylos species.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally in California in the USA. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Andromeda venulosa DC.; Arbutus pungens Hook. & Arn.; and others