Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers A rare sage from coastal

A rare sage from coastal sage scrub and chaparral of San Diego County

Plant Characteristics Family Name Myricaceae Species Name Morella californica Common Name Pacific Wax Myrtle

Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos refugioensis Common Name Refugio Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution South Coast (San Diego)

Trees and Shrubs of California identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrub species

Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers A rare sage from coastalA distinctive shrub with dark green leaves that are held upright. Pretty urn shaped flowers, similar to manzanitas. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Xylococcus bicolor Common Name Mission Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering Months January, December, February Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen Height