Ponitleaf Manzanita
Arctostaphylos pungens
Ericaceae · broadleaf · introduced
Quick Facts
Height
3–6 ft
Spread
6 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Low
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Bloom Time
Feb 1-Feb 28
Origin
from Texas west to Utah, New Mexico
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Feb 1-Feb 28 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Mar 1-Mar 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Dec 1-Feb 28 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Mar 15-May 31 |