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Hooker's Manzanita

Arctostaphylos hookeri

Status
native
Bees
2 specialists raised on its pollen
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Arctostaphylos hookeri is a species of manzanita known by the common name Hooker's manzanita.

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Supports All

61 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Madrone Skin Miner, Brown Elfin, Phyllonorycter manzanita, Ceanothus Silk Moth 13
  • Specialist bees Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it Blueberry Mason Bee, Andrena principalis 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Manzanita Leafgall Aphid, Tamalia glaucensis, Band-tailed Pigeon, Northern Sickleleg 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Painted Lady, West Coast Lady, Umber Skipper 34

Children

  • Hooker's Manzanita
  • Hearst's Manzanita

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Drought tolerant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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