About
A compact, wiry-stemmed, evergreen shrub to about 1m from the coastal hills of California, with small, dark green, narrowly ovate leaves and clusters of small, dark purple, urn-shaped flowers followed by small, dark, edible berries. A rarely grown specialist manzanita for a sunny, well-drained, acidic, mild garden.
About the genus
Uncarina is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.