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Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

Manzanita, Dr. Hurd

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This is a large shrub with showy bark that reaches 8'-20' tall and wide. It has dark red bark, large pale green leaves and white to pink flower clusters that bloom from February to March.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.