Deciduous shrub with an upright, rounded habit. Bright red flower clusters pop in summer. Dark green foliage turns red-orange in fall. Peeling, two-tone bark. Makes for an excellent accent, container plant, lawn or small space tree. Trained into a standard, single trunk form.
Plant with Manzanita 'Emerald Carpet''
Green Thumb Guide
Does best in slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Feed in spring with a tree and shrub fertilizer. Prune in late winter to early spring.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Does best in slightly acidic soils with good drainage. Feed in spring with a tree and shrub fertilizer. Prune in late winter to early spring.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
