Manzanita blossoms are putting on a show right now in Central Oregon. The delicate pink blossoms contrast with the thick, leathery green leaves and red bark. The bark on these shrubs peels like on a madrone tree. It’s one of my favorite local plants but it refuses to grow in my garden. That gives me an excuse to seek them out in the wild.
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I agree, they are so beautiful, but so hard to transplant.
Yes, they are! My favorite plant nursery gives you a sheet with planting instructions and lets you know they may not survive. :(
Beautiful
Thank you, Sheree!
You’re very welcome
So that's what those beautiful plants are! I always admired their bark and bright green leaves. I think I've seen them - but with white flowers - growing in the forests in western Washington. The pink flowers are gorgeous.
They are a special kind of plant. There is a similar plant called Ceanothus. One of its common names is "mountain balm" because when you crush the leaves they have a calming scent. :D
Nice!
Thank you, Marsha!
Of course! :)