Franciscan Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana

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Overview

The Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Franciscana') is an evergreen shrub known for its sculptural form, reaching up to 4-6 feet tall with a similar spread. It boasts rich, green foliage and pink-white blossoms that emerge in winter to early spring. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it's drought-tolerant once established. This California native requires well-draining soil, ideal for adding texture and year-round interest in USDA zones 8-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 8–10Climate Temperate

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — reaching up to 4-6 feet tall with a similar spread

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — It boasts rich, green foliage and pink-white blossoms that emerge in winter to early spring

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it's drought-tolerant once established

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — This California native requires well-draining soil

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — ideal for adding texture and year-round interest in USDA zones 8-10

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Franciscana'

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — is a rare and historically significant plant

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 3–10 Ft.
Mature width: 6–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — reaching up to 4-6 feet tall with a similar spread

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — It boasts rich, green foliage and pink-white blossoms that emerge in winter to early spring

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it's drought-tolerant once established

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — This California native requires well-draining soil

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — ideal for adding texture and year-round interest in USDA zones 8-10

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Franciscana'

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — is a rare and historically significant plant

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — once thought to be extinct in the wild until its rediscovery in 2009

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — This evergreen shrub is highly cherished for its sculptural form

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — the Franciscan Manzanita forms a low

Franciscan Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Hookeri Franciscana) — making it an excellent choice for erosion control on slopes

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