Arctostaphylos tomentosa crustacea var. - Hairy Manzanita

Description

Native to the Bay Area and coast ranges, this Manzanita grows to 8 feet tall and wide, with beautiful peeling bark and felty gray leaves. Large clusters of dangling white flowers grace the plant in winter, providing a welcome food source for hummingbirds and bees. This shrub prefers full sun or light shade, and minimal watering once established. Tolerates coastal conditions well.