Island Manzanita
Arctostaphylos Insularis
Overview
Arctostaphylos insularis, or Island Manzanita, is a statuesque shrub native to the California Channel Islands. Ideal for xeriscaping, it grows 6-12 feet tall and wide, with twisted branches and smooth red bark. Its evergreen leaves are a gray-green hue, complemented by pinkish-white urn-shaped flowers in winter and spring, followed by red berries. Prefers well-draining soil and full sun, hardy in USDA zones 8-10, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–12 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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