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
Leaf Season
Evergreen
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:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.