Arctostaphylos insularis 'Canyon Sparkles'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos insularis 'Canyon Sparkles'
Common Name: Canyon Sparkles Manzanita

Medium-sized shrub distinguished by its large dense clusters of white flowers in winter. This shrub develops a tree-like form with age. Leaves are a bright grass green. An easy manzanita to grow.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 6-8' H x 6-8' W

Growth Habit: Upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Part sun to shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: Frost tender

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: Introduced by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Natural Habitat: Rocky slopes, chaparral, woodland. Elevation: below 1200'

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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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