Arctostaphylos Manzanita Tree Seeds let you grow one of North America’s most iconic native evergreens. Known for its smooth, reddish bark and clusters of pink-white flowers, Manzanita adds both beauty and resilience to your garden.
Perfect for dry or rocky soils, this low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and requires little water once established. It’s ideal for home gardens, natural landscapes, and wildlife habitats.
Features
- Beautiful Ornamental Tree: Smooth red bark and delicate pink-white flowers.
- Drought Tolerant: Thrives in dry, rocky, or sandy soils once established.
- Wildlife Friendly: Provides nectar for pollinators and berries for birds.
- Low Maintenance: Easy to care for and long-living evergreen shrub/tree.
- Versatile Use: Great for native landscaping, gardens, and erosion control.
Specifications
- Variety: Arctostaphylos Manzanita
- Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
- Germination Time: 4–8 weeks (may require stratification)
- Maturity Period: 2–3 years for full establishment
- Sun Exposure: Full sunlight (6+ hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
- Watering: Low once established; moderate during early growth
- Plant Height: 4–15 feet depending on variety and conditions
- Plant Spacing: 4–6 feet apart for shrubs, 10+ feet for trees
- Temperature Range: 40°F–100°F (4°C–38°C)
- Fertilization: Minimal; use light compost during early growth only
- Best Growing Season: Late winter to early spring
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10
Planting Guide:
- Stratify seeds by soaking in hot water for 24 hours, then refrigerate for 2–4 weeks.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained, sandy soil.
- Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
- Transplant seedlings to sunny, well-drained spots once 4–6 inches tall.
- Water sparingly after establishment to encourage deep roots.
