Santa Catalina Island Manzanita

Arctostaphylos catalinae P.V.Wells

Arctostaphylos catalinae, known as Santa Catalina Island manzanita, is an evergreen shrub in the Ericaceae family. It is native to Southern California and occurs naturally on Catalina and Santa Cruz Islands, typically in maritime chaparral habitats. The species is suitable for coastal gardens and was first described in 1968 by P.V. Wells.

Description

Arctostaphylos catalinae is a member of the Ericaceae family and is found in coastal ridges on Catalina and Santa Cruz Islands. It is adapted to maritime chaparral environments and is used in landscaping for coastal gardens. The species was formally published in 1968 by P.V. Wells.