Mission Manzanita
NameMission Manzanita
Species NameArctostaphylos hookeri ssp. franciscana
Common NameMission Manzanita
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typeevergreen
Height (cm)150
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesClusters of distinctive reddish-orange berries and dense, leathery evergreen leaves. This subspecies is critically endangered in its native habitat.
Description
This specimen of Mission Manzanita displays dense, leathery green foliage and clusters of small, round berries transitioning from green to reddish-orange. The plant appears to be a healthy, mature shrub, currently in its fruiting stage. While not presented as a bonsai, its natural growth habit could be adapted for bonsai styling.
