Latin: Arctostaphylos mewukka
Plant type: Evergreen groundcover
Size: 3' - 8' x 3'
Light: Full sun
Water: Drought tolerant
Family: Heath
Zone: 8 - 10
Indian Manzanita is an evergreen shrub that grows at elevations from 2,500 to 6,000 feet. It is helpful in revegetating slopes that have been burned, and aids in erosion control. New growth is a bronze-red, and matures to grey green [17].
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