Serpentine manzanita
Arctostaphylos obispoensis
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 2.4-3.5 m tall. The leaves are pointed and grey-green. They are fuzzy. The stems are deep red. It can lose many leaves during drought. The flowers are white.
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 will grow in most soils and will grown in sun or light shade. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit