Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selection of a hybrid between A. hookeri ssp hearstiorum and A. cruzensis from san Luis Obispo Co. made by Ralph philbrick and Dara Emery.

Austin Griffiths Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths') is a large evergreen shrub in the Heath family (Ericaceae). It is a hybrid between A. densiflora 'Sentinel' and A. manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'. It was introduced in the 1980's by Native Sons Nursery in memory of conservationist and naturalist Austin P. Griffiths.

The bark is maroon to dark red, with dark red stems, glossy sage-green foliage, and large clusters of of pale soft pink flowers. One of the earliest blooming manzanitas in early winter, it provides a valuable nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators. The berries are consumed by many mammals, and are also a food source for Indigenous Peoples.

The natural habitats for manzanitas are chaparral and openings in oak woodlands, which provide dry, sunny locations with excellent drainage.

This manzanita is striking as a specimen or informal hedge. Although it is a large shrub, it can be shaped and grown as a small tree. It prefers a sandy loam soil but does well in clay as long as it doesn't stand in water. More garden tolerant than 'Dr. Hurd', 'Austin Griffiths' accepts occasional irrigation but is exceptionally drought tolerant once established.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

A horticultural selection of hybrid manzanita, crossing Arctostaphylos bakeri ssp. bakeri and Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'. Hybrids of Arctostaphylos bakeri ssp. bakeri and Arctostaphylos densiflora are common in the wild. This medium sized Manzanita is distinguished by it's dark red almost purple bark and deep pink flowers. This evergreen shrub delights hummingbirds, butterflies and bumblebees who are attracted to the bell shaped pink flowers that cover the plant in late December, early January. Baby Bear has a reputation as a shrub that is easy to grow and tolerates most soils. It will reach 6'-8' with a similar spread. Ideal as a hedge or foundation shrub.
Introduction: Bert Wilson, Las Pilitas Nursery Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden by Bert Wilson, Las pilitas Nursery believed to be A. Standfordiana x densiflora hybrid.

Emerald carpet manzanita (a hybrid of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi and Arctostaphylos nummularia) is an evergreen groundcover that forms a dense mat of lush dark green foliage. It has red stems and white flowers in January and February, possibly earlier, attracting hummingbirds.

This plant is drought adapted and easy to care for. It tolerates clay soils but likes a rich, well-draining and acidic soil to look its best. It prefers sun in coastal sites, with some summer water, and part shade in inland sites.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden by Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Hybrid of Arctostaphylos edmundsii and other undetermined manzanita species. This manzanita is a dense shrub with shiny red bark that looks great with the bright green foliage. The new growth is an attractive reddish color and the blossoms are a pretty white color. This shrub tends to grow in a round form without pruning and has very dense foliage.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Howard McMinn Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn') is an evergreen shrub in the Heath family (Ericaceae). One of the last manzanitas to bloom, this medium-sized, fine-textured shrub has small leaves and tiny pink flowers that appear in late winter through spring. As it matures it will open up and reveal more of it's twisting, red colored branches.

It is a popular choice for gardens due to its tolerance for different soils, summer watering, pruning, and shearing. Combine with other species of manzanitas for a long bloom season. Howard McMinn is tolerant of different types of soils, however, waterlogged soils should be avoided. Stop irrigating after it is established; generally after one or two years. Extra irrigation in summer will result in a short-lived shrub. Prune in fall to remove dead or dying wood, or to improve the shape. Howard McMinn takes shearing well and can be used for a hedge. Plant in full sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade if planted inland. Although manzanitas are naturally found in chaparral or open woodlands, this cultivar is one of the most tolerant of garden conditions.

Moths, hummingbirds, butterflies are attracted to the flowers, and animals eat the berries. Deer may eat the berries but generally leave the plant alone. The fruits are also edible for people. Traditionally they were dried and ground for a type of granulated sugar. They were also used to make cider. Manzanita is spanish for little apple, and the fruits do indeed resemble little apples.

Arctostaphylos hybrid. A medium size manzanita with all the characteristics of one of the larger species packed into a smaller specimen. If you love the look of the open-form, red-barked large manzanitas but have limited space then Ian Bush will be ideal. Ian Bush is a fast growing plant to about 4' and tends to stabilize at about 5'. It has beautiful green foliage with smooth red bark. The effect of the foliage is that it causes the pink flowers to really stand out at the end of the stems. The foliage almost creates a picture frame for each of the of flower clusters. It is thought to be a hybrid of Arctostaphylos densiflora and Arctostaphylos pungens. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. possible hybrid of A.densiflora x A. pungens.

John Dourley Manzanita is much loved for its reddish bronze new growth, blush-colored berries, and muted green color of older leaves. It is a low, mounding shrub that makes a great understory for mature trees, or a foundation plant for large planters, parkways, banks, or hillsides. Manzanitas provide nectar for hummingbirds, berries for songbirds and wonderful habitat for other native critters.

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for use in the garden
(A. Silvicola x stanfordiana x bakeri hybrid).

Hybrid of undetermined manzanita species, possibly Arctostaphylos obispoensis and Arctostaphylos pajaroensis. A beautiful manzanita with blue-green leaves, red-brown bark and dark pink flowers. Perfect as a hedge, in a dry garden, on a slope or as a specimen tree. Clusters of urn-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds in winter. A very spectacular shrubby manzanita. This big shrub grows to 8' - 10' tall with a 10-15' spread. It is a hybrid of A. pajaroensis which was grown at Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden from seed supplied by Lester Rowntree, for whom it is named. The small, urn shaped flowers are very showy, with a deep magenta pink color that contrasts with the blue grey leaves and attractive purplish trunks. Plant in full sun with good drainage with little or no water after it is established.

Hybrid, random; origin = seedd (1942) A. obispoensis x A. pajaroensis?, collected by L. Rowntree in L. Edmund's garden (1947), selected 1964; intro RSABG 1982 Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. A hybrid of A. pajaroensis grown at Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden from seed collected by Lester Rowntree.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. Believed to be an A. densiflora hybrid.

This upright form, evergreen shrub has a showy trunk that is purple-brown and grey-green foliage.Its many pink flowers attract hummingbird,bees and pollinators in winter and early spring. Mama Bear will reach 6'-8' high and spread about 4'-6' It is though to be a natural hybrid of A. densiflora x manzanita.
Introduction: Bert Wilson, Las Pilitas Nursery Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. Hybrid of A. densiflora x A. manzanita.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Selected for the garden; probable A. pechoensis hybrid introduced by Las pilitas Nursery.

Arctostaphylos imbricata is a species of manzanita known by the common name san Bruno Mountain manzanita. It is endemic to san Mateo County, California, where it is known only from six populations on san Bruno Mountain. Despite its rarity, this manzanita is not a federally listed endangered species because five of its six remaining populations are protected by the san Bruno Mountain Habitat Conservation Plan. This is a small, spreading shrub that forms in mounds. The branches are coated in long bristles tipped in resin glands. The light green, glandular leaves are round to oval with rough, bristly, dull surfaces and smooth or toothed edges about 2" long and 1" wide. The dense inflorescence is crowded with rounded, urn-shaped white flowers, each only 1/2" long. The fruit is a hairy drupe about 3/4" wide. This plant grows in the chaparral plant community. Like many other chaparral species, it requires wildfire for reproduction. Fire suppression in its native habitat is one threat to its survival.

Hybrid of undetermined manzanita species, possibly Arctostaphylos obispoensis and Arctostaphylos pajaroensis in Point sur on the central coast near Monterey. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for use in the garden. Introduced by Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Pacific Mist Manzanita (Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist') is a spreading ground-cover manzanita with pointed gray-green leaves and white flowers in late winter. It is a hybrid of undetermined manzanita species, possibly including Arctostaphylos silvicola.

This manzanita is fast-growing for its species and tolerates dry shade, a rare characteristic for manzanitas. It thrives in coastal gardens, especially in beach sand, but will also do well in heavier soils. It is easy to grow and tolerant of various garden conditions, though it requires pruning at least twice a year to keep it in check. Pacific Mist Manzanita is a great choice for planting over retaining walls or in containers.

The white flowers attract hummingbirds, while the berries are a favorite of birds, making it a valuable plant for wildlife-friendly gardens. This hybrid was introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in 1981 and is speculated to be a cross of Arctostaphylos silvicola and another species.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for use in the garden; A. densiflora x A. Stanfordiana hybrid.

Beautiful natural hybrid manzanita; cross between Arctostaphylos hookeri x Arctostaphylos pajaroensis, found on sandy hills in Monterey County. New leaves are yellow-green, often with copper-colored margins, maturing to deep green. Attractive dark red bark. White to pink bell shaped flowers. One of the most garden tolerant manzanitas. Seems to grow well in cool coastal environments, but is often short-lived in hot inland areas, especially in full sun, regardless of irrigation strategies. Size varies; it has been listed as 2-3'Tx3-4'W, and as large as 5-8'Tx5-8'W, depending on the source. Best to plan for the larger size when planting.

This plant is a beautiful winter-blooming shrub with flowers contrasting well with the dark mahogany bark. It is similar to 'Howard McMinn' but more dense and fine textured and is a great choice as a specimen plant or for mass planting in sun or part shade. This manzanita stands out due to it's mass of flowers that bloom so thick they almost hide the foliage!'White Lanterns' is slow-growing and reached 4'-6' high and spreads out to 8'-12' wide. It is exceptionally disease-resistant. Plant this drought-tolerant Manzanita in full sun. Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. Introduced by santa Barbara Botanic Garden.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden. Introduced by Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Arctostaphylos andersonii (Santa Cruz Manzanita) is an endangered species of Arctostaphylos, limited in geography to the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. It grows in openings in forest below 700 meter. It is a woody shrub 2-5 meter high, which can resemble a small tree. The 4-7 centimeter smooth leaf blades have serrated edges and deeply lobed bases. It flowers February through May. The fruit is small (2-8 millimeter) and sticky.

Arctostaphylos auriculata (Mount Diablo Manzanita) is an endangered species of Arctostaphylos, limited in geography to the area surrounding Mount Diablo, in Contra Costa County, California. It is a woody shrub 1-4.5 meter high with serpentine, glandless stems covered in white hair. The short [1.5-4.5 centimeter], silvery leaves overlap and have deeply lobed bases. It flowers densely in white February through May. The fruit is also hairy and small (5-10 millimeter). Arctostaphylos auriculata 'Diablo Blush' is a popular nursery selection of this plant.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected from species in east san Francisco Bay Area (Mount Diablo and vicinity).

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected from species in east san Francisco Bay Area (Mount Diablo and vicinity).

Arctostaphylos bakeri is a species of manzanita known by the common name Baker's manzanita. It is endemic to Sonoma County, California, where it grows in the chaparral and woodlands of the North Coast Ranges. It is sometimes a member of the serpentine soils flora. This is a shrub growing one to three meters in height. Its smaller twigs are bristly and hairy or hairy to woolly. The dark green leaves are generally oval in shape and up to 3 centimeters long. They may be hairy, rough or fuzzy in texture, and dull or shiny in appearance. The plentiful flower clusters hold crowded clusters of urn-shaped manzanita flowers. The fruit is a hairless drupe up to a centimeter wide. Arctostaphylos bakeri does best in nutrient-poor clay or loam soils that retain more water. While it can usually tolerate occasional summer water, it is best to stop all summer water after the first year. Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' is the standard form of this manzanita available at native plant nurseries.

Horticultural selection from Arctostaphylos bakeri ssp. bakerii. Tolerates a wide variety of soils, but is fairly intolerant of summer water or added fertilizer. Louis Edmunds manzanita brings the form and characteristics of a large manzanita tree in a compact form much more suited to smaller gardens and landscapes. This shrub grows to a height and spread of 6 to 8 foot, with an upright form and evergreen foliage. Attractive purple bark provides year-round beauty, supplemented by pink flowers in the spring. This manzanita has gray-green foliage that contrasts beautifully with the deep purple bark. This adaptable specimen plant is known to be garden tolerant, able to grow in heavy clay soils or serpentinite, and also tolerant of loam or even decomposed granite. Adorned with pink flowers in spring, it's a delight to the hummingbirds and a fabulous addition to any landscape.

Horticultural selection A. bakeri: origin = north coast, selected by Louis Edmunds intro saratoga Horticultural Foundation 1962. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected from sonoma County by saratoga Horticultural Foundation.

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Arctostaphylos canescens is a species of manzanita known by the common name hoary manzanita. It is native to the coastal mountain ranges of southwestern Oregon and northern California, where it grows in forest and chaparral plant communities. This is a shrub varying in shape from short and matted to spreading near two meters in height. Smaller branches and twigs are hairy to woolly. The smooth-edged leaves are oval in shape and pointed at the tip, woolly to rough and waxy, and up to 5 centimeters long. The plant blooms in dense flower clusters of whitish urn-shaped manzanita flowers which are woolly inside. The fruit is a hairy drupe 0.5 to 1 centimeter wide.

Hoary Manzanita (Arctostaphylos canescens ssp. canescens) is a native shrub that grows in Central and Northern California, primarily in the North Coast, the North Coast Range and SF Bay regions. It tends to grow in ridges and slopes and , at elevations from 1300-4900 feet.

Arctostaphylos catalinae, the Santa Catalina Island manzanita, is a species in the Ericaceae (Heath) family. It is endemic to California, where it grows wild only in the Channel Islands, specifically, Catalina and Santa Cruz Islands. This is a tall, bristly manzanita with a well defined trunk that is adapted to the stiff, saline breezes of the island bluffs in its habitat. It does not develop a basal burl and so does not sprout from the base after a fire. However, like other Manzanitas, the seeds germinate readily after fire. It is an attractive Manzanita that deserves to be used more often in coastal gardens.

Arctostaphylos columbiana is a species of manzanita known by the common name hairy manzanita. It is native to the coast of western North America from northern California to British Columbia. This large manzanita is a treelike shrub occasionally reaching heights of up to ten meters. It is erect with hairy branches, the smaller twigs bearing long bristles tipped with sticky glands. The leaves are oval-shaped and may be 6 centimeters long and 3 wide, dull green, fuzzy, and hairy on both surfaces. The small, white, urn-shaped flowers are borne in bunched flower clusters. The fruit is a red drupe about a centimeter in diameter. The seed requires either fire or consumption by animals in order for germination to occur. This manzanita grows in forested areas and has been known to become a weed on Christmas tree farms.

Arctostaphylos confertiflora is a rare species of manzanita known by the common name Santa Rosa Island Manzanita. This shrub is endemic to California, where it grows on the sandstone bluffs of Santa Rosa Island in the Channel Islands. This manzanita is listed as an endangered species by the United States Government. There are a few individuals in two locations on the island, and most of them are threatened by cattle, elk, and deer, which eat them. This is a small, twisting manzanita with blood red to gray bark and glandular bristles on its branches. The leaves are light, dull green, glandular and hairy or bristly. The small flowers are rounded and milky white, less often pale pink, and bunched densely in inflorescences. The fruits are fuzzy drupes around a centimeter in diameter.

Arctostaphylos crustacea is a species in the Ericaceae (Heath) family known by the common name Woollyleaf Manzanita. It was formerly considered a subspecies of A. tomentosa but has recently been elevated to species status. A. tomentosa remains as a distinct species. This shrub is endemic to California where it is a resident of chaparral canyons, foothills, and lower-elevation mountains from the San Francisco Bay region to Los Angeles County. One specialized habitat in which it is found is the Monterey Cypress forests at Point Lobos and Del Monte Forest in Monterey County, California. This is a low-lying, spreading Manzanita, generally quite a bit wider than it is tall. It is a variable species with six recognized subspecies. Some of the subspecies can vary in appearance across individuals. The stems may be red or gray or both, with smooth, rough, or shreddy bark, hairless to quite bristly. The leaves may be oval to lance-shaped and sometimes toothed, but the upper surface is generally darker and shinier than the lower. The flowers are white to pink and may be hairy or hairless inside. The fruits are fuzzy reddish drupes under a centimeter in diameter.

Brittle Leaf Manzanita (Arctostaphylos crustacea ssp. crustacea) is a native shrub in the Ericaceae (Heath) family. It is one of six recognized subspecies of Arctostaphylos crustacea. This subspecies is endemic to California where it is a resident of chaparral canyons, foothills and lower elevation mountains fairly close to the coast in central California, primarily between the San Francisco Bay area and Santa Barbara County, including some of the Channel Islands. This is a low-lying, spreading Manzanita, generally quite a bit wider than it is tall. The stems may be red or gray or both, with smooth, rough, or shreddy bark, hairless to quite bristly. The leaves may be oval to lance-shaped and sometimes toothed, but the upper surface is generally darker and shinier than the lower. The flowers are white to pink and may be hairy or hairless inside. The fruits are fuzzy reddish drupes under a centimeter in diameter.

Rose's Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. rosei) is a native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Central Coast and SF Bay regions. It tends to grow in rocky or sandy soils and slopes, at elevations from 0-3600 feet.

Santa Cruz Island Manzanita (Arctostaphylos tomentosa ssp. subcordata) is a rare native shrub that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Channel Islands region. It tends to grow in rocky or sandy soils and slopes, at elevations from 0-3600 feet.

Arctostaphylos cruzensis is a species of Heath (Ericaceae) known by the common names La Cruz manzanita and Arroyo de la Cruz manzanita. This shrub is endemic to California, where it grows in the sand of the coastline in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties. It is considered rare due to its limited distribution. This region experiences summer fog that is an important part of its water budget. This is a very petite manzanita which grows flat on the ground or shaped into a low mound. The stem is covered in red shreddy bark. The small, pointed oval leaves are bright green and sometimes slightly toothed or with a fringe of hairs along the reddish edges. The flowers are very pale pink and urn-shaped with tapered throats. The fruits are hairy drupes up to a centimeter in diameter and containing angular seeds.

Vine hill manzanita (Arctostaphylos densiflora) is a very rare species of manzanita, endemic to Sonoma County, where it is known from only one extant population of 20 to 30 individuals. These last wild members of the species are on land near Sebastopol that is owned and protected by the California Native Plant Society. This is a small evergreen shrub that grows fast to about 3 feet or less, although cultivars may get taller.  It is ideal for limited spaces. 

Vine hill manzanita forms low, spreading clumps, as stems may root where they are in constant contact with soil. The foliage is a beautiful green, the bark smooth and red, and is a profuse bloomer with Clusters of pink flowers in winter stand out at the end of the stems and the foliage frames each cluster. 

Vine hill manzanita tolerates almost any soil type. It prefers sun in coastal sites; sun or part shade in inland sites and takes low to very low water. 

The flowers attract hummingbirds. Other birds are attracted to the fruit and seeds, and the local habitat is mostly chaparral on sandy shale soils. Vine hill manzanita is the origin of several popular cultivars including 'Sentinel' and 'Howard McMinn.'

Horticultural selection from Arctostaphylos densiflora. Harmony manzanita (A. densiflora 'Harmony') is an evergreen shrub suitable for a mounding groundcover or a low hedge. Harmony has astonishingly beautiful smooth red bark, a feature accentuated by the plant's larger-than-typical, softly pointed green leaves. It grows densely 2- 3' high with a 6'-8' spread, and takes shearing well. In spring, Harmony is illuminated with a multitude of tiny pink lanterns; the masses of urn-shaped flowers draw in hummingbirds and butterflies alike. Harmony manzanita tolerates many types of soil, including clay, sand, loam, and gravel. This easy to grow low shrub is able to withstand wet winter conditions including flooding while preferring dry summer conditions. Very cold tolerant. Drought and heat tolerant, it is a selection from the dry climate of sonoma county. On the coast, Harmony manzanita takes full sun, and inland would appreciate some afternoon shade to look its best. Very low water needs once established. A dependable variety of manzanita, tolerant of many garden conditions. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Sonoma County--Selected for use in the garden.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Horticultural selection from Arctostaphylos densiflora in the foothills of the north coast mountains. Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel' is a medium manzanita that flowers heavily. It is related to Arctostaphylos Howard McMinn and offers much of the same garden tolerance as McMinn. Sentinel has grayer foliage and is taller with a more upright habit than Howard McMinn. Height at maturity six to eight feet with a spread of five feet. Sentinel will tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions including heavy, rich soils but is much happier in sandy loam or sand and is more drought tolerant than the other Arctostaphylos densiflora cultivars. 'Sentinel' is one of the best performers in beach sand, while also being known as very clay tolerant. Like most other manzanitas it does not tolerate salt spray. 'Sentinel' has red bark and seems to be one of the faster growing manzanitas growing to full size in a couple of years.

Horticultural selection A. densiflora: origin = north coast foothills; intro saratoga Horticultural Foundation 1962 Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for use in the garden; introduced by saratoga Horticultural Foundation.

A species of manzanita known by the common name Little Sur manzanita. This shrub is endemic to California where it grows on the coastal bluffs of Monterey County. This is a petite, low-lying manzanita which forms mounds and patchy mats in sandy soil. The leathery leaves are small and rounded to oval, dark green and shiny when mature and red-edged when new. The flower clusters are dense with flowers, which are small, urn-shaped to rounded, and waxy white to very pale pink. The fruit is a shiny, reddish-brown drupe between one half and one centimeter wide.

Little Sur Manzanita prefers sun with a little afternoon shade. It likes sandy soils and beach sand, and will tolerate clay and adobe. It is great for a coastal garden, but doesn't do well with direct salt spray. There are a number of available cultivars including 'Carmel Sur', 'Danville', and 'Indian Hill'.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Horticultural selection from Arctostaphylos edmundsii. Arctstaphylos edmunsii 'Bert Johnson' originates from the Tilden Botanic Garden, and is a special selection from A. edmunsii manzanitas growing in the county of Monterey, California. A. Bert Johnson is a low growing manzanita that forms a nearly perfect mat, standing less than 1 foot high but spreading 6 feet. This manzanita makes an excellent ground cover and is equally attractive spilling over walls or boulders. Bert Johnson's cascading habit allows it to thrive on hillsides; its low branches root as they spread, helping to keep the soil in place and erosion under control. Bert Johnson manzanita is also known by the name Bronze Mat manzanita, owing to the fact that the new growth on this plant is tinged a delicate bronze color. The densely clustered leaves are small on this manzanita, and a dark gray-green color, giving the plant a sophisticated appearance reminiscent of boxwood. In late winter and spring, A. Bert Johnson is covered in pink-tinged white flowers, and is beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds. A. Bert Johnson would like full sun in coastal conditions, but might benefit from a little afternoon shade in very hot inland areas. This plant prefers well-drained soil, enjoying occasional summer watering to look its best but ultimately remaining staunchly drought tolerant. A great choice for a native groundcover. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Introduced by Tilden Botanic Garden.

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Horticultural selection from Arctostaphylos edmundsii. Carmel sur manzanita is a low growing evergreen shrub, with light green leaves. Plant in part shade inland to full sun (with a little extra water) near coast. Carmel sur likes good drainage but will also survive clay. It is very garden and water tolerant as long as the water doesn't stand on it. Carmel sur grows fairly rapidly for a manzanita and the new growth is bronze. This arctostaphylos is greatly appreciated as a fast way to cover large slopes where it will stabilize soil and quickly smother the weeds.

Horticultural selection A. edmundsii: origin = central coast, Monterey Co.; intro saratoga Horticultural Foundation 1972 Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for use in the garden. Introduced by saratoga Horticultural Foundation.

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden and introduced by Rancho santa Ana Botanic Garden.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Grows best in sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soil. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.