Greenleaf Manzanita
Arctostaphylos Patula
Overview
A resilient evergreen shrub, the Greenleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula) thrives in USDA zones 5-9. It boasts a twisting structure, reaching 3-6 feet high and 5-10 feet wide. Characterized by its smooth, red-tinged bark and oval, green leaves, it produces white to pink flowers which mature into reddish-brown berries. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun, adding a rugged, naturalistic appeal to any landscape. Minimal water requirement once established.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 4–6
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Alpine
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