Arctostaphylos manzanita
Common Manzanita
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.