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Arctostaphylos hookeri franciscana

Franciscan Manzanita

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Description

Arctostaphylos hookeri franciscana is an evergreen groundcover that tolerates full sun in coastal areas but prefers afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It is drought tolerant once it's established. This Manzanita slowly reaches 2' tall and 4' wide, very attractive with reddish smooth bark and small glossy green leaves. In winter, clusters of white flowers followed by red fruit that birds love. Snip new growth in spring if you want to create more branching.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Clay, Rocky

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.