Austin Griffiths Manzanita Live Plant – Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

2-Year-Old Potted Plant | 8–12 Inches Tall | USDA Zones 7a–10b

Add distinctive year-round structure to your garden with Austin Griffiths Manzanita. This California-native hybrid is prized for its sculptural, twisting dark red to mahogany branches, glossy sage-green foliage, and delicate pale pink winter flowers.

With its open architectural form and attractive evergreen foliage, Austin Griffiths makes a striking landscape focal point. It is also a wonderful option for native gardens, wildlife plantings, containers, and bonsai projects.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos hybrid 'Austin Griffiths'

• Common Name: Austin Griffiths Manzanita

• Plant Age: Approximately 2 years old

• Shipping Height: Approximately 8–12 inches

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small multi-branched tree

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7a–10b

• Mature Size: Approximately 8–15 feet tall and 6–12 feet wide

• Foliage: Glossy, light sage-green leaves concentrated near branch tips

• Branches: Twisting dark red to mahogany stems

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

• Fruit: Dark red berries following flowering

Growing Conditions

Austin Griffiths Manzanita is a great choice for gardeners who appreciate drought-tolerant plants and well-drained landscapes.

• Light: Full sun to light shade. Part shade is preferred in hotter inland areas.

• Soil: Excellent drainage is essential.

• Soil Types: Adaptable to clay, rocky, and sandy soils; tolerates richer soils better than many manzanitas.

• Preferred Soil pH: 4.0–7.0

• Water: Water during establishment, then irrigate occasionally. Keep on the drier side during summer once established.

• Drought Tolerance: Very drought tolerant once established.

• Cold Tolerance: Hardy to approximately 5°F.

This hybrid is also noted for heat tolerance and resistance to Verticillium wilt.

Landscape and Garden Uses

The distinctive branching and evergreen foliage make Austin Griffiths a versatile ornamental plant.

• Landscape Focal Point: Architectural branches create year-round visual interest.

• Native Gardens: A beautiful addition to California-native and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

• Wildlife Gardens: Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds, while berries provide interest for birds.

• Hedges: Can be incorporated into suitable informal hedge plantings.

• Bonsai: Its sculptural