Arctostaphylos glauca - Bigberry Manzanita

Description

A selection of the Big Berry Manzanita that was made by Bart O'Brian. This form is distinctive in that it retains a toothed edge on its grey leaves when mature. It also has pink flowers instead of the usual waxy white. It needs full sun and good drainage, and will grow slowly from 7' -15'. This form also has the characteristic fruit which give the entire genus its common name, Manzanita, which means little apple in Spanish.