{"product_id":"arctostaphylos-manzanita-common-manzanita-parry-manzanita-1000-seeds-bulk","title":"Arctostaphylos manzanita (Common Manzanita) - 100 Seeds - Bulk","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArctostaphylos manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinctive evergreen shrub to small tree native to California. Other common names associated with the species include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiteleaf Manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful California native is prized for its smooth reddish to mahogany-colored bark, twisting sculptural branches, evergreen foliage, and clusters of small urn-shaped white to pale pink flowers. Mature plants develop the striking architectural form for which manzanitas are especially valued in native and drought-tolerant landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers provide an important food source for pollinators, while the berry-like fruits are utilized by wildlife. Once established, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArctostaphylos manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is exceptionally well adapted to California's dry summer conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is intended for professional growers and customers seeking dependable propagation material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Botanical Name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArctostaphylos manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Common Names: Common Manzanita,Whiteleaf Manzanita, Big Manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Native Region: California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub to small tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Growth Habit: Upright to spreading with sculptural branching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Flower Color: White to pale pink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Family: Ericaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Water Requirements: Low once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArctostaphylos manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e seeds have naturally strong dormancy and generally require specialized pretreatment to encourage germination. In its native environment, germination is strongly associated with fire and other natural processes that help overcome the hard seed coat and dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause germination can be slow and variable, this species is particularly suited to experienced native-plant growers familiar with manzanita propagation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, Common Manzanita performs best in well-draining soil and is exceptionally well adapted to dry California summers. Established plants generally require little supplemental water and should not be kept continually wet during the summer months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts California-native origin, sculptural red-brown bark, evergreen foliage, drought tolerance, wildlife value, and distinctive landscape character make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArctostaphylos manzanita\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an excellent species for professional native-plant production, restoration projects, and water-wise landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ElfLand Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45107618349099,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7068\/5739\/files\/0001-2197144451394896211.png?v=1787601854","url":"https:\/\/www.elflandseeds.com\/products\/arctostaphylos-manzanita-common-manzanita-parry-manzanita-1000-seeds-bulk","provider":"Elfland Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}