green manzanita Ericaceae Arctostaphylos patula Greene   symbol: ARPA6
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, persistent; 1 to 2 inches long, leathery, and ovate to elliptical; entire margins, green and smooth on both surfaces, often orient themselves perpendicular to the sun's rays. Flower: Monoecious; perfect, and urn-shaped, pinkish-white and borne in small terminal clusters. Fruit: Small (1/4 inch in diameter), round, smooth, berry-like drupe that resembles a tiny apple, reddish brown to black. Twig: Mature twigs are smooth and dark reddish brown. Bark: Smooth and brown on young stems but dark reddish brown and exfoliating on older stems. Form: A moderate-sized bushy evergreen shrub (growing to 6 feet) with stiff, gnarly branches.
	No range map exists for this species. See a map of the states in which Arctostaphylos patula can be found (opens a new window). USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Arctostaphylos patula is native to North America.