Arctostaphylos glauca - Blue Manzanita, Bigberry Manzanita (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation California buckwheat

California buckwheat

California offers a veritable feast for foragers

including repeated tasks and those specific to each season

June Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 40ft

Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Southern Mojave Desert

Arctostaphylos glauca - Blue Manzanita, Bigberry Manzanita (Plant) Theodore Payne Foundation California buckwheatThis handsome tree like manzanita has large pale bluish green foliage and gorgeous red bark. Winter clusters of white flowers are followed by large berries. This local native makes a beautiful specimen, and is tough as nails. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos glauca Common Name Blue Manzanita, Bigberry Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type