AUSTIN GRIFFITH MANZANITA 3gal

This stunning evergreen shrub or small tree is a true Arizona native, cherished for its striking aesthetic and remarkable resilience. You'll fall in love with its smooth, reddish-brown bark that peels to reveal layers of rich, cinnamon hues, providing exceptional year-round visual interest. In late winter to early spring, delicate clusters of urn-shaped, light pink to white flowers emerge, often attracting early hummingbirds. These are followed by small, attractive berries that add to its charm. Its leathery, elliptical green leaves offer a handsome contrast and maintain their color throughout the seasons. The Austin Griffith Manzanita is a larger, more upright variety, typically reaching a majestic 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it an ideal choice for a natural screen, a distinctive specimen plant, or to anchor a native landscape design.

This Manzanita thrives in our challenging Arizona climate, requiring full sun exposure and excelling in well-drained soil. Once established, it is incredibly drought-tolerant, making it a sustainable and low-water-use option for your yard. A significant advantage for local gardeners is its natural resistance to deer, ensuring your beautiful plant remains untouched by browsing animals.

We highly recommend incorporating Watters Premium Mulch into the planting area to give your Austin Griffith Manzanita the best possible start and support its robust growth. This organic mulch will help to regulate soil temperature, retain crucial moisture, and suppress weeds, all while slowly enriching the soil as it decomposes. Feed your Austin Griffith Manzanita with Watters 7-4-4 All-Purpose Plant Food each spring for continued vigor and to encourage its characteristic beauty. This balanced nutrient blend is specifically formulated to support the health and vitality of your plants in our unique local soils.

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