Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers Plant Characteristics Family Name Myricaceae

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

Can handle some summer water

Trees and Shrubs of California identifies and describes native California tree species and most common shrub species

Imported European honey bees get all the press

A rare sage from coastal sage scrub and chaparral of San Diego County

Xylococcus bicolor - Mission Manzanita (Plant) Wildflowers Plant Characteristics Family Name MyricaceaeA 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