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Definition of manzanita
: any of various western North American evergreen shrubs (genus Arctostaphylos) of the heath family with alternate leaves
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Likewise, manzanitas, succulents and other drought-tolerant plants died when exposed to constantly wet soil.
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Almost nothing is blooming as early, so nestle them among dwarf evergreens, manzanitas, euonymous or rock features.
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The seeds of the green leaf manzanita, for example, are activated by forest fires, and smoke causes Colorado beardtongue seeds to germinate.
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There are many species of manzanita (Arctostphylos) that fit any landscape, and some begin booming as early as December.
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Origin and Etymology of manzanita
American Spanish, diminutive of Spanish manzana apple
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