Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

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Dr. Hurd Tree Manzanita

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This is a large shrub that has a tree-like shape,reaching 8-20' tall and wide. It has dark red bark with multi-branched form, large pale green leaves, and white to pink flower clusters that bloom in winter. This shrub can be grown near the ocean but also in warm inland valleys. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.