Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths'

Manzanitas are often overlooked in Pacific NW gardens, but this 'Austin Griffiths' manzanita may change people's minds. A fairly fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with tough, sage green leaves, it is disease-resistant, drought tolerant once established, and a source of food for Anna's hummingbirds when nectar-rich flowers are scarce. Bell-shaped flowers start in December and continue up to February, adding color to the wintertime garden. Grown in the ground, 'Austin Griffiths' manzanita can reach eight to 12 feet in height and up to eight feet wide at maturity. It can be pruned into tree form and may add visual interest to the winter garden, as that will reveal the characteristic red exfoliating bark. Deer may nibble on young tender leaves, but older, tougher foliage becomes less appealing to them.

Common Name: Austin Griffiths Manzanita

Plant Type: Evergreen

Mature Size: 8 - 12 feet tall, 6 - 8 feet wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Cold Hardiness: 0°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time:

• Winter

Structure: Upright

Characteristics:

• Attracts hummingbirds
• Attracts pollinators
• Container Lover
• Disease resistant
• Drought tolerant once established

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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