Santa Cruz Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Andersonii) is a perennial shrub in the Ericaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
A rare, evergreen shrub native to the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, known for its striking red bark and urn-shaped pink flowers.
Santa Cruz Manzanita
Arctostaphylos Andersonii
A rare, evergreen shrub native to the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, known for its striking red bark and urn-shaped pink flowers.
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