Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' - Dr. Hurd Manzanita

Evergreen shrub or small tree to 15 ft. Peeling red bark with pale green leaves. Clusters of pendant white flowers in early spring attracts hummingbirds, bumblebees, and butterflies. Relatively fast growing (for a manzanita), and somewhat "garden tolerant." Prefers clay soils, tolerates sandy soils. Full sun to light shade. Low water. Hardy to 10º F.