Description

Dr. Hurd Manzanita is a magnificent, tree-like cultivar that serves as a stunning architectural focal point in the water-wise garden. It grows with an elegant, upright, and open branching habit, showcasing its beautiful, smooth, mahogany-red bark. In late winter, it produces clusters of small, white, urn-shaped flowers, followed by ornamental red berries. Its large, sculptural form, drought tolerance, and wildlife value make it an outstanding specimen or small multi-trunked tree for sunny, well-drained locations.

• Sculptural Tree-Like Form: Develops a striking, upright, open structure with picturesque, twisting branches and exfoliating red bark.

• Winter Bloom & Wildlife Value: Produces profuse clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in late winter, providing crucial early nectar for hummingbirds and bees, followed by berries for birds.

• Large & Stately: Matures into a small tree or large shrub, typically 10-15 feet tall and wide.

• Extreme Drought Tolerance: Once established, thrives with no summer water in coastal areas and minimal water inland.

• Outstanding Specimen Plant: Its form, bark, and seasonal interest make it a premier choice for a focal point in a native or Mediterranean garden.