Arctostaphylos 'Mama Bear' - Mama Bear Manzanita (Plant) Fire Gophers like this one

Gophers like this one

but will tolerate some drought

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Natural Habitat Marine acid sandy-clay soils

In The Drunken Botanist

Arctostaphylos 'Mama Bear' - Mama Bear Manzanita (Plant) Fire Gophers like this oneWith its beautiful upright form, purple brown bark and grey green foliage, this is a good accent plant for a small garden or patio. Tolerates heavy soils and has pink flowers that attract hummingbirds in winter and early spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ericaceae Species Name Arctostaphylos 'Mama Bear' Common Name Mama Bear Manzanita Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any