Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Rocket Man' [CA20-3], Manzanita xeric foot-long silky tassels adorn this

foot-long silky tassels adorn this evergreen native in late winter (Jan-Feb in the PNW)

Good drainage is a good idea

) papery lime-green catkins

'Wayside' is an evergreen spreader with fine-textured small dark green leaves

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Rocket Man' [CA20-3], Manzanita xeric foot-long silky tassels adorn thisThis 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