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Manzanita

Manzanita

Arctostaphylos 'Dr. Hurd'

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8aZone 10b

Dr. Hurd is a tall, upright manzanita with smooth reddish-brown bark and small pink flowers in winter. It is drought-tolerant once established and attracts birds and pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–8′ tall × 6–8′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 8aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting