(Arctostaphylos spp.)
Native to the western half of the United States, including Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and New Mexico; also found in British Columbia, Canada, and Mexico
Manzanitas are a great drought-tolerant choice for landscapes where warm, dry summers and cool, moist winters are the norm. There is great variability between the species — from ground covers to shrubs to small trees — but regardless of the form it takes, manzanita’s evergreen foliage serves as an attractive backdrop to the flowers that appear in winter and early spring. The flowers and foliage add subtle beauty to the landscape, while manzanita’s mahogany-red bark provides an additional layer of color. There are many species and varieties of manzanita, including 80 found in California alone.
They are suitable for freeway landscaping as well as parking lots and road medians. In the residential landscape, they can be used in the background of a naturally themed yard. Larger species can be maintained as small multitrunked trees serving as a focal point in a garden bed surrounded by ground covers. Lower-growing species are a great choice for planting on slopes.
Where it will grow: Depending on the species, from 0 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 18 degrees Celsius (Zone 6), and up
Water requirement: Once established, water to a depth of about 1½ to 2 feet. Allow the soil to dry out before watering again.
Light requirement: Full sun to light shade; in inland areas, light shade for best results
Mature size: Variable; 1 to 15 feet tall and wide, depending on the species
Planting notes: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.
Shown: ‘Arroyo Cascade’ manzanita (A. ‘Arroyo Cascade’)
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