Manzanita
Arctostaphylos Spp.
Overview
Manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.) is a captivating evergreen shrub known for its distinct, smooth red bark and leathery green foliage. Boasting bell-shaped flowers and spherical berries, it thrives in well-drained soils with full sun exposure. Mature sizes vary by species, with heights ranging from 1 to 20 feet and spreads up to 12 feet. Manzanita is drought-tolerant, making it an ideal choice for water-efficient landscapes in USDA zones 8-11.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 0.5–25 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–15 Ft.
Classification
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.
Start your 14-day trialPhotos (16)
















Related plants

Azalea
Azalea Indica
Half · Zones 8–9

Sunshine Blueberry
Vaccinium X 'Sunshine Blue'
Half · Zones 8–10

Elf Dwarf Mountain Laurel
Kalmia Latifolia 'Elf'
Half · Zones 4–9

Lily Of The Valley Bush
Pieris Floribunda
Shade · Zones 5–8

Cunningham's White Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Cunningham's White'
Full · Zones 4–8

Chandler Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium Corymbosum 'Chandler'
Half · Zones 8–10