Mount Diablo Manzanita

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Arctostaphylos auriculata (Mount Diablo Manzanita) is an endangered species of Arctostaphylos, limited in geography to the area surrounding Mount Diablo, in Contra Costa County, California. It is a woody shrub 1-4.5 meter high with serpentine, glandless stems covered in white hair. The short [1.5-4.5 centimeter], silvery leaves overlap and have deeply lobed bases. It flowers densely in white February through May. The fruit is also hairy and small (5-10 millimeter). Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo Blush' is a popular nursery selection of this plant.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

3 - 15 ft Tall

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Pink, White

Flowering season

Winter, Spring

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Natural setting

Site type

Rocky places

Plant communities

Chaparral

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 30 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Aethaloida packardaria

Common names:

Mt. Diablo Manzanita

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Carried by 3 nurseries

Butterflies and moths supported

Western Avocado Leafroller Moth

Miranda Underwing

Orange Tortrix Moth