Arctostaphylos manzanita
Parry Manzanita
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Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita) - Description
A. manzanita is native to inner Coast Ranges and the Sierra Nevada foothills. They are widely adapted and can grow to heights as tall as 6 to 20 feet, and 4 to 10 feet wide. They bear small, shiny, bright to dull green, broadly oval leaves and purplish red bark. They bear white to pink flowers in drooping clusters. The fruit starts out white, then turns deep red.
Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita) - Blooming
Manzanitas produce urn-shaped white or pink flowers generally in late winter and early spring.
Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita) - Planting
Water any Manzanita once per week during its first summer to allow it to establish itself.
Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita) - Interesting facts
The various names of Arctostaphylos derive from its fruits. The scientific name comes from Greek for "bear grapes" and Manzanita is Spanish for "little apple". While the fruits, leaves, and bark of some species can be used as a traditional medicine, too much can cause nausea.
Parry Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita) - Soil and irrigation
Manzanitas perform best in rocky or sandy, acid soils and require excellent drainage. Once the plant is established and has survived its first summer, it needs to be watered once per month.
