Arctostaphylos andersonii (manzanita) Part Shade The lower branches that die

The lower branches that die on mature trees should be removed

- Goldfinch eats the seed

It is best to prune in January through February

This plant is summer dormant and needs little summer watering

Arctostaphylos andersonii (manzanita) Part Shade The lower branches that dieHeart leaf Manzanita, Santa Cruz Manzanita An endangered California Native shrub or tree that can reach a height of between 6 16 feet high. White flowers bloom in the winter through spring. It is best to prune in the time when they are flowering to early summer. Each flower cluster terminates the growth of a shoot causing an irregular twiggy branching habit. It is not recommended to prune manzanitas during cool, wet winter months, this encourages