Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers Imported European honey bees get

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

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

A medium-sized shrub distinguished by its glossy green leaves and large clusters of white flowers in winter

almost purplish bark and gray leaves

Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers Imported European honey bees getA 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