: They thrive in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and are extremely drought-tolerant once established. Conservation Status
: Other rare varieties include the Pallid Manzanita ( A. pallida ) and Ione Manzanita ( A. myrtifolia ). Common Cultivars for Gardening arctostaphylos
: A hardy, prostrate groundcover species widespread across North America. Arctostaphylos Survey at Chickadee Gardens : They thrive in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils and
: The Presidio Manzanita ( A. montana ssp. ravenii ) was famously reduced to a single wild specimen in San Francisco before being successfully cloned. myrtifolia )
: Some species, like the Brittleleaf Manzanita ( A. crustacea ), have a basal burl (a woody mass at the root crown) that allows them to re-sprout after their upper stems are destroyed by fire.
: A popular medium-sized shrub known for its garden tolerance and pink flowers.