Arctostaphylos glauca |
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Big Berry Manzanita |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.