Arctostaphylos ‘Dr. Hurd’
Common Names: Dr. Hurd manzanita
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: California
Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Size: To 16 ft. high, 15 ft. wide.
Flowers: White flowers, winter; light green foliage.
Uses: Screen, color and shape accent, slopes, erosion control, near oak trees, wind, in heat. Fire resistive.
Wildlife: Winter flowers, pollen, and fruit for birds, bees, butterflies. Deer resistant.
Soil: Tolerate poor soil.
Water: Low.
Sun: Full sun.
Pruning: Pinch tips for denser bush. Remove detracting limbs for interesting open shape.
Pests & Diseases: Frequent overhead watering may contribute to fungus.
Notes: Hardy to 10° F.