Eastwood’s Manzanita

(Arctostaphylos glandulosa)

Eastwood’s Manzanita (Arctostaphylos glandulosa)

/

return to results
Previous Plant Next Plant

/

Arctostaphylos glandulosa image
scroll forward scroll backward
scroll forward scroll backward
Estimated Native Range
Species Map Help

Summary

Arctostaphylos glandulosa, commonly known as Eastwood’s Manzanita, is an evergreen shrub native to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub of California and the northern part of Baja California. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). Eastwood’s Manzanita has a striking appearance with its reddish-brown bark and twisting branches. The shrub produces urn-shaped pink and white flowers that are particularly showy in the late winter to early spring, followed by red to brown berries that are a food source for local wildlife.

Eastwood’s Manzanita is valued for its drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping and native plant gardens. It is also used for slope stabilization and as an ornamental in residential landscaping. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and requires very little water once established, preferring well-drained soils. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils. Gardeners should be aware that it does not transplant well due to its sensitive root system.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 3-6 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Winter
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Very Low, Low
  • Drainage: Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant

Natural Habitat

Chaparral and coastal sage scrub of California and the northern part of Baja California

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: , Arctostaphylos glandulosa, Arctostaphylos glandulosa var. glandulosa, Arctostaphylos vestita, Arctostaphylos glandulosa var. virgata, Arctostaphylos glandulosa var. australis, Arctostaphylos nitens, Arctostaphylos glandulosa f. adenopuberula, Arctostaphylos glandulosa var. vestita, Uva-ursi glandulosa

GBIF Accepted Name: Arctostaphylos glandulosa Eastw.