Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

Dr. Hurd Manzanita: CA native evergreen shrub to small tree that grows rapidly to 12-15' tall and about as wide, with an open structure and beautiful dark mahogany red barked stems holding large ovate light green leaves at their tips. The clusters of small white flowers dangle at the branch tips in late winter. Hummingbird and pollinator favorite. Prized in flower arrangements. Produces edible berries that can be eaten raw, cooked, or made into cider and jelly. Full sun to part shade. Low water. Seacoast, wind, heat, clay, sand and drought tolerant once established. Deer, rabbit and fire resistant.