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Common Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

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Overview

The Common Manzanita, Arctostaphylos manzanita, is an evergreen shrub boasting a striking red-brown bark and leathery leaves. It thrives in well-drained soils, features bell-shaped pink or white blossoms in late winter to early spring, and grows 6-15 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide. This resilient native is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and ideal for adding year-round interest to xeriscapes and coastal settings.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 7–10Type Shrub, TreeClimate Mediterranean

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — including bees and hummingbirds

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — approximately 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — The leaves bring a leathery texture and a deep green hue

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — measuring around 1 to 2 inches long.<br><br>Spring heralds its bloom time

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — whether used as a focal point

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — When incorporating the Common Manzanita into a garden design

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–20 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — including bees and hummingbirds

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — approximately 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — The leaves bring a leathery texture and a deep green hue

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — measuring around 1 to 2 inches long.<br><br>Spring heralds its bloom time

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — whether used as a focal point

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — When incorporating the Common Manzanita into a garden design

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — consider its natural elegance and practicality

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — These blossoms are not only aesthetically pleasing but also attract a variety of pollinators

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — features bell-shaped pink or white blossoms in late winter to early spring

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — This resilient native is low-maintenance

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — offering a delicate contrast against the robust foliage

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — the Manzanita produces spherical red to brown berries

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — this species reaches a mature height of 6 to 15 feet with an equally spreading canopy

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — and grows 6-15 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — requiring minimal intervention once established

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — The Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita) is an evergreen shrub native to the western United States

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — For care, minimal pruning is needed, primarily to maintain the desired shape and to remove any dead wood

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — providing a year-round visual interest

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — and ideal for adding year-round interest to xeriscapes and coastal settings

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — where urn-shaped pink to white flowers grace the plant

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — It thrives in well-drained soils

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — exhibiting a sculptural quality with its twisting red-brown branches

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — the Common Manzanita's resilience to pests and diseases ensures a robust presence in the landscape

Photographs by 12 contributors

John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
Walter Siegmund, CC BY 2.5 · source
John Game, CC BY 2.0 · source
Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Burkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Unknown photographer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
tom hilton, CC BY 2.0 · source
Raffi Kojian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Grigory Heaton, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
JOE BLOWE from Bountiful, Utah, Iran, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Credit(s): Sascha Noyes ., CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Sgerbic, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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