Santa Cruz Manzanita
Santa Cruz Manzanita is a rare and threatened species that grows in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It looks somewhat like Arctostaphylos pajaroensis due to its auriculate leaves and bright red growth tips, but typically has a larger leaf and more upright form,
Latin Name: Arctostaphylos andersonii
Site and Soil: Well draining unamended soils in full sun
Hardiness: Hardy to at least 10 F.
Size at Maturity: ~8′ x 6′
Bloom Time: Late winter into spring
Pests & Diseases: None that we have observed
USDA Zone: 8a