Arctostaphylos glauca
Big Berry Manzanita
Description
The large, blue grey leaves of the Big Berry become almost blue white in the summer, offering a striking backdrop to the rosy pink flowers and dark purple brown bark. It also bears showy fruit. Growth reaches 8' tall and wide. This beautiful species from the interior coast ranges needs good drainage, with no summer watering except in the very hottest locations. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Winter
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Spring, Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.