Bert Johnson Manzanita

Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson'

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Overview

The Arctostaphylos 'Bert Johnson,' an evergreen shrub, showcases rich green foliage and a strikingly sculptural form. Reaching 5-6 feet tall and wide, its branches are adorned with tiny, bell-shaped pink flowers in winter-spring, followed by red berries. This Manzanita variety is drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun with well-draining soil, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance, water-wise landscapes in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — The Arctostaphylos 'Bert Johnson,' an evergreen shrub

Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — showcases rich green foliage and a strikingly sculptural form

Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — Reaching 5-6 feet tall and wide

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Mature width: 1–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — The Arctostaphylos 'Bert Johnson,' an evergreen shrub

Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — showcases rich green foliage and a strikingly sculptural form

Bert Johnson Manzanita (Arctostaphylos Edm. 'Bert Johnson') — Reaching 5-6 feet tall and wide

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