Ione manzanita (Arctostaphylos myrtifolia)

Ione manzanita

Ione manzanita (Arctostaphylos myrtifolia) is a rare evergreen shrub that is under threat in the wild because it needs wildfires to successfully propagate. A further threat to the plant's survival is two fungal diseases that have destroyed many stands of ione manzanita in its native Sierra Nevada foothills of California.

Scientific classification

Species

Ione manzanita (Arctostaphylos myrtifolia)

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Shrub

Plant Type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Ione manzanita

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Ione manzanita has small, glossy leaves and dense branches. Prune in early spring by removing dead branches and thinning for better airflow. Avoid heavy pruning to maintain shape and health. Regular pruning supports growth and flowering while preventing disease. Use sharp, clean tools for effective cuts.

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