Arctostaphylos mewukka CA23-20, Me-Wuk Manzanita or Indian Manzanita

A. mewukka is certainly a standout species of manzanita. Their pale blue-green foliage is some of the broadest seen in the genus. They seem to glow throughout the winter. The new stems are a showy plum through the late summer into winter before transitioning to mahogony bark. 

This selection of A. mewukka was chosen near Paradise, California in the Sierra Nevada mountain range from a large group of seedlings following the devastating 2018 fire. This seedling had particularly broad leaves and clean foliage. Manzanitas are one of the first plants you will see covering hills that have recently burned; their seeds require smoke to germinate. For many of us, West Coast gardeners, they are symbols of hope, rebirth, and resilience. 

Best grown in a well-drained site in full sun. 

Mature size: TBD ~ 6-12 ft T x 8-12 ft W (Grows taller than wide)

Minimum temperature: 0° F