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John Dourley Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'

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Overview

Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley' is a compact, evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Famed for its pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers and red bark, it blooms from winter into spring, attracting pollinators. Hardy in zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soils, full sun to partial shade, and is highly drought-tolerant once established—ideal for low-maintenance, water-wise landscapes.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 7–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide
John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — Famed for its pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers and red bark

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–3 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — evergreen shrub with a mature size of about 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide
John Dourley Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley') — Famed for its pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers and red bark

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