Arctostaphylos glauca
Manzanita, Big Berry
Description
The large, blue gray leaves of the Big Berry Manzanita become almost blue white in the summer, offering a striking backdrop to the rosy pink flowers and dark purple brown bark. It also bears showy fruit. This shrub reaches 8' tall and wide. This beautiful species from the interior CA coastal ranges needs good drainage, with no summer watering except in the very hottest locations. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, 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
Winter
Location Uses
Background, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.