Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Rocket Man' [CA20-3], Manzanita xeric If they were any larger

If they were any larger there'd be a stampede in their direction (but there should be anyway)

but not near the dramatic show it had when its neighboring trees were young

and arch like ostrich feathers

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

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Rocket Man' [CA20-3], Manzanita xeric If they were any largerThis 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