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California Native Plant

Arctostaphylos manzanita

Common Manzanita

Plant photo of: Arctostaphylos manzanita
Information by:         Photographer: PlantMaster

 

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.