Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Rocket Man' [CA20-3], Manzanita xeric Wondrous burgundy-chocolate new growth in

Wondrous burgundy-chocolate new growth in spring is followed by greenish-yellow

multi-stemmed clematis winds its way through a (compatibly colored or perhaps less interesting) shrub

Mature size: 10 in tall x 12 in wide

Mature size: 10-20 ft tall x 10-15 ft wide

It adds to the cheer of early spring with large bright flowers with bubblegum pink sepals and cranberry spurs

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Rocket Man' [CA20-3], Manzanita xeric Wondrous burgundy-chocolate new growth inThis A. manzanita was found as a lucky seedling following one of the California fires. We planted over 5 clones from cuttings throughout our dry garden and were gobsmacked at their rate of growth. They were the fastest growing manzanitas we had ever planted. We trial manzanitas directly in our native soils in a flat meadow and up on 1 2 ft berms. 'Rocket Man' has exceeded expectations in both conditions. It's a typical A. manzanita with large oval