Arctostaphylos bakeri ‘Louis Edmunds’, Baker’s Manzanita
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Louis Edmunds manzanita brings the form and characteristics of a manzanita tree in a compact form much more suited to smaller gardens and landscapes. This species is native to Sonoma County where it is considered very rare and threatened by development.
It grows to a height and spread of about 6 by 6 feet, with an upright form. Handsome evergreen gray-green foliage with wonderful purplish-brown bark contrasts nicely with showy clusters of pink urn-shaped flowers in spring. Great for sunny areas where it endures heat and drought but enjoys an occasional deep watering. Provide part shade in inland sites. An adaptable plant, known to tolerate almost any soil type, including clay, loam or even decomposed granite. It is fairly intolerant of summer water or added fertilizer.
The manzanita berries attract mockingbirds, robins, and cedar waxwings. It provides low shrubby cover for quail and wren-tits and its flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds. A fabulous addition to any landscape.