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 7–10Climate Mediterranean

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — is an evergreen shrub boasting a striking red-brown bark and leathery leaves

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

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

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

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

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — is an evergreen shrub boasting a striking red-brown bark and leathery leaves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — including bees and hummingbirds

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

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

Common Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Manzanita) — It is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10 and is highly adaptable to rocky or sandy terrain

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

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

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

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

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