Sawyer - Manzanita Tree

The manzanita is part of the genus Arctostaphylos and are mostly present in the chaparral biome of western North America. They have orange or red bark and stiff, twisting branches. Out of the 106 species of manzanita, 95 are found in mediterranean climates and colder mountainous regions of California. The size of the tree ranges from small up to 20 feet tall. They bloom in the winter to early spring and carry berries in spring and summer. The berries and flowers of most species are edible.