{"product_id":"5-seeds-arctostaphylos-pungens-mexican-manzanita-evergreen-shrub","title":"5 Seeds Arctostaphylos pungens Mexican Manzanita Evergreen Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeeds: Arctostaphylos pungens, commonly known as Mexican manzanita or pointleaf manzanita, is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its smooth, reddish-brown bark, twisting branches, and clusters of small, urn-shaped white to pink flowers in late winter to early spring. These seeds offer an excellent opportunity to grow a distinctive, drought-tolerant native plant that adds year-round structure and subtle wildlife appeal to a xeriscape, rock garden, or naturalized woodland setting.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe species naturally forms a dense, mounding habit, reaching 3 to 8 feet tall and wide, with small, rounded leaves and attractive, edible (though mealy) berries that mature in summer. Use it as a low-maintenance specimen, an informal hedge, or an erosion-control plant on slopes; it thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils and full sun to light shade. Germination requires cold stratification to mimic winter conditions, followed by warm, moist sowing; patience is key, as seedlings establish slowly but are long-lived once settled.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Arctostaphylos pungens\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Mexican manzanita\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Evergreen shrub\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, mounding\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to light shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, acidic to neutral\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 6-9\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Cold stratify 60-90 days, then sow at 60-70°F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow on moist medium, light required\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 4-6 feet apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Drought-tolerant; avoid overwatering after establishment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663089991816,"sku":"EXGA-259","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_a8a7c7eb-c865-42cb-a524-0f0170d40192.png?v=1791895644","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-arctostaphylos-pungens-mexican-manzanita-evergreen-shrub","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}