Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Wood’s compact
'Wood's compact' Bearberry
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‘Wood’s Compact’ is one of many selections of this widespread species. It is favored for its attractive, dense growth, large bright red berries and adaptability. This is a great choice for a groundcover manzanita. It is recommended for both sunny and shaded areas, and tolerates moderate summer water. The hotter…
Arctostaphylos viridissima
Santa Cruz Island manzanita
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This Santa Cruz Island endemic grows in an open, mounding form to up to 15 feet. The open structure displays peeling red bark and auriculate leaves. The clusters of white flowers in the winter can be quite large and dense compared to other manzanita species. Santa Cruz Island manzanita is…
Arctostaphylos White Lanterns
'White Lanterns' Manzanita
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This is one of the many plants discovered and introduced by Dara Emery of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. It was a chance seedling in the garden. ‘White Lanterns’ is thought to be closely related to the Vine Hill manzanita, Arctostaphylos densiflora. It grows slowly as a wide mound of…
