Manzanita
Arctostaphylos 'Dr. Hurd'
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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.
Why grow it
Dr. Hurd is notably taller and more columnar than many cultivated manzanitas, making it useful where vertical screening or height is desired in dry gardens. Like other Arctostaphylos species, it requires minimal supplemental water once established and supports native pollinators and birds, but offers a more upright form than spreading or mounding alternatives such as A. densiflora or A. uva-ursi.
Watch out for
Manzanitas are sensitive to root disturbance and transplant shock, so purchase container stock and plant carefully without breaking the root ball. In areas with summer fog or high humidity, watch for fungal issues and ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ericaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Manzanita grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Dr. Hurd is notably taller and more columnar than many cultivated manzanitas, making it useful where vertical screening or height is desired in dry gardens. Like other Arctostaphylos species, it requires minimal supplemental water once established and supports native pollinators and birds, but offers a more upright form than spreading or mounding alternatives such as A. densiflora or A. uva-ursi.
Watch out for
Manzanitas are sensitive to root disturbance and transplant shock, so purchase container stock and plant carefully without breaking the root ball. In areas with summer fog or high humidity, watch for fungal issues and ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Ericaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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