White Lanterns Manzanita

A very dense shrub, 'White Lanterns' slowly matures to 5-7 ft tall by 8-12 ft wide. The white flowers are tinged pink and borne in profusion in winter, contrasting well with the dark mahogany bark. 'White Lanterns' is similar to 'Howard McMinn' but more dense and fine textured. Small elliptical leaves are medium green in color. Elegant winter-blooming, medium-sized shrub for mass planting in sun or part shade.

Susceptible to branch dieback disease caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria ribis. Use drip irrigation in place of overhead watering to reduce spread of this disease. Also susceptible to leaf spot.

A Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Introduction. A volunteer plant in the Garden selected by horticulturist Dara Emery.