Big Berry Manzanita
Arctostaphylos Glauca
Overview
The Big Berry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glauca) is a striking evergreen shrub, native to California. It features smooth, red-tinged bark and leathery, bluish-green leaves. Growing 6-10 feet tall, it flaunts large, pinkish-white flower clusters in winter-spring which develop into sizable red berries. Drought-tolerant and sun-loving, it thrives in well-draining soils. Ideal for adding structure and attracting wildlife to xeriscaped gardens with its low-maintenance and fire-resistant qualities.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–15 Ft.
- Mature width
- 6–15 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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