Woollyleaf Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Tomentosa

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Overview

The Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa) is a sculptural evergreen shrub, prized for its twisted, reddish branches and fuzzy, gray-green foliage. It typically reaches 2-6 feet in height and spreads 4-10 feet wide. Spring brings clusters of pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by reddish-brown berries. Suited for USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in full sun, well-drained soils, and is drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for xeriscaping and native Californian gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 7–11Climate Temperate

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — The Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa) is a sculptural evergreen shrub

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — reddish branches and fuzzy

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — It typically reaches 2-6 feet in height and spreads 4-10 feet wide

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Spring brings clusters of pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by reddish-brown berries

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Suited for USDA zones 8-10

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — and is drought-tolerant once established

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Ideal for xeriscaping and native Californian gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — The Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa) is a sculptural evergreen shrub

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — reddish branches and fuzzy

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — It typically reaches 2-6 feet in height and spreads 4-10 feet wide

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Spring brings clusters of pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed by reddish-brown berries

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Suited for USDA zones 8-10

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — and is drought-tolerant once established

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — Ideal for xeriscaping and native Californian gardens

Woollyleaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Tomentosa) — scientifically known as Arctostaphylos tomentosa

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