Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' or sand An extremely tough perennial that

An extremely tough perennial that is a member to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family

let it dry completely between waterings

The fruit is tart

Spring Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Fragrant No Cold Hardy to 15°F Attracts pollinators Butterflies Container Plant No Erosion Control Yes Bank Stabilization Yes Fire Resistant Moderate Deer resistant Yes Local plant Yes

requires frequent water checks

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' or sand An extremely tough perennial thatDr. Hurd Manzanita A California Native evergreen shrub with gray green foliage that grows to about 15 feet high feet, it can be pruned into a small tree. White flowers bloom in late winter. It has red bark and is one of the fastest growing manzanitas it can reach its mature height in a few years. It is best to prune in the time when they are flowering to early summer. Each flower cluster terminates the growth of a shoot causing an irregular twiggy