Arctostaphylos glauca 'Malibu'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos glauca 'Malibu'
Common Name: Malibu Bigberry Manzanita

Large berries, pale green leaves and red-brown bark make this a beautiful specimen. This selection is adapted to a more coastal environment.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 12' H x 8' W

Growth Habit: Small tree

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 10 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: Pale pink

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Selected for use in the garden.

Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes, chaparral, woodland. Elevation: below 4500'

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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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