When chewed, manzanita leaves could aid nausea and upset stomachs, whereas tea made from the leaves helped with diarrhea. Soaked leaves were used as a poultice...
When chewed, manzanita leaves could aid nausea and upset stomachs, whereas tea made from the leaves helped with diarrhea.
Soaked leaves were used as a poultice to reduce the discomfort associated with poison oak rashes. Native Americans ate raw and dried berries and would also use these fruits to make cider.
Don't indulge manzanitas with too much fertilizer or water, because they are adapted to poor soils and sunny, dry locations.
Flowers vary from pink to white and are a favorite of hummingbirds and bees.
Manzanitas grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. They do not grow well in soil that is moist in summer. They prefer life on the dry side.