Arctostaphylos hookeri franciscana
Franciscan Manzanita
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.
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
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.