Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) Environmentalism San Francisco Bay Area

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Arctostaphylos refugioensis - Refugio Manzanita (Plant) Environmentalism San Francisco Bay AreaA handsome manzanita with large, overlapping leaves, peeling bark and an upright habit. After flowering in winter, red tinged new growth appears in late spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos refugioensis Common Name Refugio Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering