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Plant Database Search Results > Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'   Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' - Manzanita    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Ericaceae (Heaths, Heathers) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: White Bloomtime: Winter Height: 12-16 feet Width: 10-15 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' (Manzanita) - Evergreen shrub. Full sun. Drought tolerant. A fairly quick-growing, tall manzanita to 12-15 feet tall and about as wide, with an open structure and dark red bark. Large, light green leaves lightly clothe the branches. Clusters of white flowers bloom in late winter. Because of its open structure and height, this shrub is an excellent choice in developing a focal point in drought tolerant gardens, rock gardens or in dry creek bed gardens. Hardy to about 15-20 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]