Big Berry Manzanita

Big berry Manzanita is an evergreen shrub to small tree, with red-brown bark, 7-10′ foot high and wide.

Grows well in arid and near-desert climates. Needs little water, likes full sun. Tolerates salty soil and will grow in snow covered regions.

Needs good drainage and garden water the first year, then quite drought tolerant. Red berry-fruits are edible.

Can be used to make a cider-like beverage, as well as flavoring for foods and drinks. Leaves can be used for tea and a dye can be extracted as well.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Attracts Bees, Drought Tolerant

Ecological Value	The berries are edible and when mixed with water they make a nice cider.
Container	4-Gal, D-40-O, D-40, D-40-P, TB4
Historical Uses	The berries are edible and when mixed with water they make a nice cider.
Distribution	Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America
Elevation	Between 0 and 4,500 feet
Communities
Habitat	Dry slopes and bluffs

Arctostaphylos glauca