Arctostaphlos Glauca - Bigberry Manzanita (5 Gallon)

About this item

Bring year-round beauty and distinctive California native character to your landscape with Bigberry Manzanita. This striking evergreen shrub or small tree features smooth, reddish bark and gracefully twisting branches that create an eye-catching sculptural form. Its attractive blue-gray foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for clusters of delicate white to pale pink flowers that bloom in winter.

Following the blooms, large red berries develop, providing a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife. The berries are also edible for people. With its upright growth habit and naturally rugged appearance, Bigberry Manzanita is an excellent choice for dry slopes, naturalistic gardens, wildlife habitats, and informal privacy screens.

Adapted to California's dry climate, this drought-tolerant native thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. For long-term health, provide good soil drainage and allow the soil to dry between waterings. Once established, it prefers summer-dry conditions and little to no supplemental irrigation. Its berries may drop beneath the plant, so consider placement when designing pathways and gathering areas.

Growing Information

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10
• Sunset Climate Zones: 7–9, 14–24
• Mature Height: 8–15 feet
• Mature Width: 8–15 feet
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Water Needs: Low
• Foliage: Evergreen, blue-gray
• Flower Color: White to pale pink
• Bloom Time: Winter

A standout California native, Bigberry Manzanita combines sculptural red bark, beautiful winter blossoms, and wildlife-friendly berries in a drought-tolerant shrub that brings lasting beauty to water-wise landscapes.