Arctostaphylos

: Some species, like the Brittleleaf Manzanita ( A. crustacea ), have a basal burl (a woody mass at the root crown) that allows them to re-sprout after their upper stems are destroyed by fire.

: A low-growing groundcover favored for its dense green foliage. arctostaphylos

: Most species feature distinctive, twisting branches with thin, peeling bark that exposes a smooth, reddish-brown surface. : Some species, like the Brittleleaf Manzanita ( A

: The Presidio Manzanita ( A. montana ssp. ravenii ) was famously reduced to a single wild specimen in San Francisco before being successfully cloned. : Some species

Arctostaphylos species are highly adapted to fire-prone environments like chaparral. : Species generally fall into two categories:

Manzanitas are popular in low-water landscaping due to their striking structure and drought tolerance :