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.