Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Byrd Hill'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Byrd Hill'
Common Name: Byrd Hill Manzanita

A more compact version of the A. manzanita with a nice sculpted form. Very drought tolerant. Versatile and distinguished. Excellent for wildlife. Absolutely no summer water once established.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Shrub

Height by Width: 8-10' H x 8' W

Growth Habit: Open, multi-branching

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: White

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: Selected for the garden (Napa County)

Natural Habitat: Chaparral

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References

• Bornstein, Carol, David Fross, and Bart O'Brien. California Native Plants for the Garden. Los Olivos, CA: Cachuma Press. 2005.

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