Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers discusses fire-fighting organizations and land-management

discusses fire-fighting organizations and land-management agencies

almost purplish bark and gray leaves

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Collected by Joseph Solomone in 1975 on Big Sur Coast Natural Habitat Bluffs

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

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

Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers discusses fire-fighting organizations and land-managementA 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