Dr. Hurd Manzanita – Arctostaphylos manzanita ‘Dr. Hurd’ Live Starter Plant | 6 Inches Tall | Shipped in 6" Pot Evergreen Native Shrub | Striking Red Bark | Drought Tolerant

Add year-round structure and color to your landscape with this Dr. Hurd Manzanita starter plant, approximately 6 inches tall and shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

This stunning California native shrub is prized for its smooth dark reddish-brown bark, which creates a dramatic contrast against its glossy, light green foliage. As it matures, it develops a beautiful multi-branched, tree-like form, making it a standout specimen or focal point in the garden.

From late winter to early spring (February–April), clusters of delicate white flowers bloom, attracting pollinators. These are followed by decorative berries in fall, providing multi-season interest.

Dr. Hurd Manzanita is a fast-growing and reliable evergreen shrub that can be pruned in late summer to maintain the desired height or shape. It is adaptable to clay or sandy soils and is well known for being drought tolerant once established.

You will receive a healthy starter plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Dr. Hurd Manzanita starter
✔️ Height: approximately 6 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted young plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Dr. Hurd Manzanita
Botanical Name: Arctostaphylos manzanita ‘Dr. Hurd’
Plant Type: Evergreen native shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (coastal) to part shade (inland)
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates clay and sandy soil
Watering: Low once established; drought tolerant
Mature Height: 8–15 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Best suited for landscape planting

💡 Care Tip: Avoid overwatering once established. Manzanitas prefer good drainage and minimal summer irrigation to maintain healthy roots and vibrant bark color.