Arctostaphylos glauca

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Big Berry Manzanita

 
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

Pink, White

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Screen, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.