Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'
Common Name: No common name
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape one of the larger cultivated manzanitas - grows irregularly upward and spreads to form a potentially large shrub or small tree with age; canopy becomes more dense and rounded as plant matures
Height 6' - 10' (15')
Spread 2/3 to equal
Growth Rate slow-moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors thrives in full sun near the coast; tolerates partial shade at inland locations
Soil requires well-draining; tolerates clay if not over-watered
Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 14-24): prefers sunny foothill sites
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnate, alternate, oval to partially elliptic, 2" - 3" long; leathery, medium green
Flowers white, urn-shaped, in dense clusters at ends of branches; January - March
Fruit if present, a small dark red pome
 
Propagation:
softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
an excellent accent shrub for its picturesque branching structure and late winter display of white flowers; large filler or background for woodlands-theme gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers an occasional deep soak
Fertilizing little required after establishment
Pruning as an accent plant, thin out canopy occasionally to expose the rugged branch structure
Pests/Diseases relatively free
Special Conditions/Other avoid wet heavy soils in shaded locations
 
Origin: cultivar
Family: Ericaceae

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