Dr. Hurd Manzanita
Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr Hurd'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dr. Hurd Manzanita highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodWinter
Growing Zones 8-10
Dr. Cuthbert Hurd didn't even know what he had. The Saratoga Horticultural Foundation found it growing in his garden in 1972. He didn't plant it, he said. It was probably a runaway seedling from the nearby native plant nursery that had been around since the 50's. The Society collected it and began propagating it. After all, it was the biggest Manzanita they had ever seen!
And it still is. Dr. Hurd Manzanita (Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd') is one of the biggest of the "big" Manzanitas. It can be trained as a small tree (especially if you want to admire its striking dark red bark) or a huge hedge shrub (it's evergreen in mild-winter areas). You'll love the pretty white flowers that cover it every year, but the butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will love them even more!
Thriving throughout USDA planting zones 8 to 10, these shrubs grow fast to 12 - 15 feet tall and 10 - 12 feet wide, but can be held at any size needed. Adaptable to most soils and full sun, these are water-wise and drought-tolerant plants that handle a wide range of conditions.
Planting and Application:
It is a select showpiece plant for an urban garden! These are fantastic tall hedge plants, that can be fast and showy privacy that screens out unwanted views and prying eyes all year round! Plant your new outdoor garden room, windbreak, or property dividing hedge 5-8 feet apart on center, that way the branches will grow together and form a solid screen!
Define your landscape's borders and beds with a neatly trimmed or sheared hedge, or let them grow into their compact natural form! Groupings, alles, and rows can be used as impressive backdrops that highlight everything else planted around them!
Manzanita is a relatively fast-growing shrub that can be pruned after flowering to achieve the desired height or spread and may even be trained to become a small tree form - exposing the unique and very showy red bark and twisty stems! Pot up in a large planter or decorative raised bed for a prominent focal point in your Xeric and Rock garden setting!
- Glossy Light Green Foliage
- Evergreen In Warm Climates
- Pollinators Love The Pinkish White Blooms
- Showy Dark Reddish-Brown Bark
- Hedges, Tree-Form Specimens, Backdrops & Windbreaks
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Dr. Hurd grows equally well in sand or clay and is very water-wise but it handles richer soil and more water than most other Arctostaphylos do. Plant in full sun for the best growth, and provide regular water at first, but once established, these plants do great with only supplemental water during extreme drought and prolonged heat waves. Provide 3-4 inches of arborist mulch to hold in soil moisture more consistently and insulate the roots. Prune after the flowers fade to keep these smaller if needed.
- Full Sun Tree or Shrub
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs - Xeric Once Established
- Any Well-Drained Slightly-Acidic Soil - Best In Low Fertility
- Prune After Flowering
- Salt, Deer, & Rabbit Resistant
This reliable shrub grows faster than other Manzanitas and is certain to be a great addition to your garden this year. Order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery!
