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La Cruz Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Cruzensis

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Overview

The La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos cruzensis) is a rare, ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal region. Growing up to 3 feet in height and spreading 6 feet wide, it boasts smooth red bark and dense foliage with silver-green leaves. Springtime reveals its pale pink bell-shaped flowers, favorites among pollinators. This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-draining soils, excelling in rock gardens and native plant landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 10–11Climate Mediterranean
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — The La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos cruzensis) is a rare
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal regionLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — Growing up to 3 feet in height and spreading 6 feet wideLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — it boasts smooth red bark and dense foliage with silver-green leavesLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — Springtime reveals its pale pink bell-shaped flowers, favorites among pollinatorsLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-draining soilsLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — excelling in rock gardens and native plant landscapes

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — The La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos cruzensis) is a rare
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal region
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — Growing up to 3 feet in height and spreading 6 feet wide
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — it boasts smooth red bark and dense foliage with silver-green leaves
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — Springtime reveals its pale pink bell-shaped flowers, favorites among pollinators
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-draining soils
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — excelling in rock gardens and native plant landscapes

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