Stanford's manzanita (Arctostaphylos stanfordiana)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Arctostaphylos stanfordiana is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft) by 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour than most members of this genus. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The dried fruit is said to have a better flavour than most members of this genus.; The fruit is about 5 - 7mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Open ridges and slopes, 300 - 1200 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)