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Arctostaphylos manzanita

Common Manzanita

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Description

This large shrub/small tree will grow about 12-25' tall x 12-25' wide and has medium-sized, light green, leathery leaves with delicate white flowers that bloom in winter and spring.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.