Latin: Arctostaphylos viscida
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Size: 4' - 8’ x 4' - 8'
Light: Full sun
Water: Drought tolerant
Family: Heath
Zone: 7 - 10
Whiteleaf manzanita is commonly found in dense, rigid stands in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, often growing in red clay or decomposed granite. It usually grows to 4’ – 8’, but will occasionally reach 15’ tall [17]. The deep red to burgundy bark contrasts dramatically with the silvery, green-grey leaves that appear white in the moonlight. Good companions for Whiteleaf Manzanita are pine, oak and madrone trees.
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