Arctostaphylos glauca 'Los Angeles'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos glauca 'Los Angeles'
Common Name: Los Angeles Bigberry Manzanita

Original distribution in the Santa Monica Mountains. Beautiful tree-like habit with gorgeous red bark. Plant in a well-drained, dry area. Beautiful specimen and tough as nails. Edible fruit. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 12' H x 12' W

Growth Habit: Shrub or small tree

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining, alkaline

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 10 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White/Pink

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Santa Monica Mountains near Mulholland & Kanan Dume Road

Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes, chaparral, woodland. Elevation: below 1400 meters.

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Care and Maintenance

• With proper placement, manzanitas require little maintenance. Selectively prune to remove dead branches or to reveal structure. Avoid unnecessary pruning. Manzanitas are prone to branch die-back, caused by a naturally occurring fungal pathogen. When removing dead branches, sterilize pruning shears with alcohol between cuts to prevent the spread of the disease.

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