Scientific Name
Arctostaphylos spp.
Prized for
Delicate flowers and leaves; twisting trunk and branches; and shiny red bark.
Blooms on
Old wood.
When to Prune
August, September, October, before flower buds emerge. Flowers form after the summer dormant season on old wood and bloom from the early winter to spring. Berries remain through the spring and summer
What to Prune
Manzanita rarely back bud. Use thinning and releadering cuts sparingly to reveal the structure and detail of the plant. Never use heading cuts.