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Mission Manzanita

Xylococcus bicolor

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Overview

The Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) is an evergreen shrub native to California. Typically reaching 4-8 feet tall and wide, its distinctive deep red bark and leathery green leaves provide year-round interest. Spring blooms are urn-shaped and white, yielding red berries. Preferring well-drained soils, it's drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for native gardens, it provides habitat value and erosion control. Zone 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 11–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Mature height
6–20 Ft.
Mature width
6–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — which may grow up to 1.5 to 2 inches long; multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — Spring blooms are urn-shaped and white, yielding red berries; typically reaching 4-8 feet tall and wide
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — and roughly 0.5 inches long - adding a delicate touch to its robust form, image 35
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — while the subsequent red-brown fruits; its distinctive deep red bark and leathery green leaves provide year-round
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — Ideal for native gardens, it provides habitat value and erosion control; tolerating a variety of soil types
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — which should be accounted for in design planning to accommodate its growth; often appreciated for its striking
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — The Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) is an evergreen shrub native to California; spring blooms are urn-shaped
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — These bicolor leaves are characterized by their lighter-colored undersides; preferring well-drained soils, it's
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — about 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter; which may grow up to 1.5 to 2 inches long
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — Preferring well-drained soils, it's drought-tolerant once established; its bark possesses a red-brown hue that
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — shrub for full or half
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — shrub with multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — tolerating a variety of soil types; its drought tolerance is high once established
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Mission Manzanita (Xylococcus bicolor) — making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for a naturalistic or conservation-oriented garden
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Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
Xylococcus bicolor
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