Arctostaphylos nummularia 'Small Change'

Arctostaphylos nummularia 'Small Change'

Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos 'Small Change'
Common Name: Small Change Manzanita

Selected for its small leaves which are bronze when young. Provide afternoon sun and extra water in inland gardens. Likes acid soil, making it a good choice for planting under pines. Flowers attract hummingbirds.

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Plant Family: Ericaceae

Plant Type: Groundcover

Height by Width: 3' H x 3' W

Growth Habit: Mounding or spreading

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen

Growth Rate: Slow

Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun; Inland: part shade

Soil Preference: Well-draining, acidic

Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional

Cold Hardy to: 0-10 degrees F

Flower Season: Winter/Spring

Flower Color: Pink

Endangered?:

Distribution: Introduced by Roger Raiche at UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

Natural Habitat: Selected for the garden

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