8 Austin Griffiths Manzanita Trees, Arctostaphylos Hybrid, 2-Year-Old Potted Plants, California Native Evergreen, Pre-Bonsai

8 Austin Griffiths Manzanita Trees – Arctostaphylos Hybrid ‘Austin Griffiths’

Create a beautiful landscape display with eight Austin Griffiths Manzanita plants! This distinctive California native hybrid is prized for its architectural branching, twisting dark red to mahogany stems, glossy sage-green foliage, and clusters of pale pink winter flowers.

Each order includes 8 live, 2-year-old potted Austin Griffiths Manzanita plants, approximately 8–12 inches tall.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Arctostaphylos hybrid ‘Austin Griffiths’

• Common name: Austin Griffiths Manzanita

• Quantity: 8 live plants

• Age: 2 years old

• Shipped height: Approximately 8–12 inches

• Growth habit: Small, multi-branched evergreen tree or shrub

• Mature height: Approximately 8–15 feet

• Mature spread: Approximately 6–12 feet

• Flowers: Pale pink, urn-shaped flowers in large clusters in late winter

• Fruit: Dark red berries following flowering

• Foliage: Glossy, light sage-green leaves

• USDA hardiness zones: 7a–10b

• Cold hardiness: Hardy to approximately 5°F

Distinctive Manzanita Beauty

Austin Griffiths is a hybrid cross between Dr. Hurd, known for white flowers, and Sentinel, known for pink flowers.

This manzanita develops an open, architectural structure with twisting dark red to mahogany branches. Glossy sage-green leaves grow at the tips of its stems, while dangling pale pink flower clusters provide beautiful late-winter interest.

Growing Information

Austin Griffiths Manzanita is very drought tolerant once established.

• Sunlight: Full sun to light shade

• Inland climates: Part shade is preferred

• Water: Irrigate occasionally; prefers drier conditions during summer after establishment

• Soil drainage: Requires good drainage

• Soil pH: 4.0–7.0

• Soil types: Grows in clay, rocky, or sandy soils; tolerates richer soil better than many manzanitas

• Additional characteristics: Heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant

Landscape and Garden Uses

Austin Griffiths Manzanita is a versatile choice for:

• Landscape focal points

• Native and natural-style gardens

• Hedges

• Bird, bee, and hummingbird gardens

• Bonsai projects

• Container growing

It is also deer resistant, making it an appealing option for landscapes where deer browsing is a consideration.

Shipping Information

• Each order includes 8 live plants.

• Plants are approximately 8–12 inches tall and 2 years old.

• Pots may be removed prior to shipping.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• We cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. Territories, or locations considered remote without an additional freight surcharge.

Weather-Related Shipping Holds: If your local temperature is warmer than 89°F or colder than 20°F, we will hold your order until temperatures improve. This helps protect your plants during shipping.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment. Please contact us upon arrival if you have any concerns about your plants' condition.

Please message us before ordering if you have any questions.

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