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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 10–11Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — ornamental evergreen shrub from California's coastal region
La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — The La Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos cruzensis) is a rareLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — it boasts smooth red bark and dense foliage with silver-green leavesLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — Growing up to 3 feet in height and spreading 6 feet wideLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-draining soilsLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — Springtime reveals its pale pink bell-shaped flowers, favorites among pollinatorsLa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Cruzensis) — excelling in rock gardens and native plant landscapes+20

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

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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