Arctostaphylos manzanita
Arctostaphylos manzanita
common manzanita
Good subject for a dry sunny bank where this picturesque native shrub can develop its beautiful form of sinewy branches and smooth red-brown bark. Growing 6-10 ft. tall by 4-10 ft. wide or even taller with time. Flowers heavily in the spring with white to pale pink urn-shaped flowers followed by clusters of tiny apple-shaped fruits. An excellent habitat plant providing food and cover for a wide array of birds. The flowers are an excellent early nectar source for bees and hummingbirds.
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We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through October. We last updated our inventory on April 23, 2012. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Prices subject to change. We do not ship or mail order.
| Spring | This plant blooms in Spring |
| Shrubs | This plant is a shrub |
| Sun | Plant in full sun |
| White | This plant has white flowers |
| Pink | This plant has pink flowers |
| Dry | This plant survives on rainfall once established, except during periods of prolonged winter drought. |
| Infrequent | This plant requires infrequent water, every 4-6 weeks. |
| Attracts Hummingbirds | This plant attracts hummingbirds |
| Attracts Bees | This plant attracts bees |
| Evergreen | This plant is evergreen |
| Drought Tolerant | This is a drought-tolerant plant |
| California Native | This plant is a California native |
