Dr Hurd Manzanita Live Plant, Arctostaphylos Manzanita, Evergreen Native Shrub, Reddish Brown Bark, White Spring Flowers, 1–2 Feet, 6 Inch Pot

Dr. Hurd Manzanita – Live Evergreen Shrub

Add year-round beauty and distinctive natural character to your landscape with Dr. Hurd Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'). This attractive, multi-branched evergreen shrub is prized for its dark reddish-brown bark, glossy light-green foliage, and graceful tree-like form.

A relatively fast-growing manzanita, Dr. Hurd can develop into a striking specimen plant or landscape focal point.

Plant Details

• Variety: Dr. Hurd Manzanita

• Botanical name: Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping height: Approximately 1–2 feet tall

• Shipping pot: 6-inch nursery pot

• Growth habit: Evergreen, multi-branched shrub with a tree-like form

• Flowers: White blooms, typically February through April

• Fruit: Clusters of berries in fall

Distinctive Bark and Evergreen Foliage

One of the most appealing features of Dr. Hurd Manzanita is its beautiful dark reddish-brown bark, which contrasts wonderfully with its glossy, light-green leaves. Its naturally branching structure gives it an attractive appearance throughout the year.

White flowers appear in late winter to spring, followed by berry clusters in fall. The flowers also provide a seasonal resource for pollinators.

Growing & Landscape Uses

Dr. Hurd Manzanita is a versatile landscape shrub that can handle some summer water and a range of soil conditions, including clay and sandy soils.

• Coastal gardens: Prefers sunny locations

• Inland gardens: Does well in partial shade

• Water needs: Drought-adapted once established

• Pruning: Can be pruned in late summer to manage desired height and spread

• Landscape use: Specimen planting, focal point, and natural-style gardens

With its attractive bark, evergreen foliage, and seasonal flowers and berries, this manzanita offers several seasons of garden interest.

Shipping & Plant Care Notes

You will receive one live Dr. Hurd Manzanita plant, approximately 1–2 feet tall, shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot.

Please unpack your plant promptly after delivery and allow it to acclimate gradually. Water appropriately while it establishes, and avoid keeping the soil excessively wet.

Natural variations in branching, foliage, and plant shape are normal. Temporary leaf changes or shipping stress may occur during transit. Flowers and berries are seasonal and are not guaranteed upon arrival.

Please Note: Photos may show mature plants for landscape reference. Your purchase is for one live starter plant.