Dead Manzanita Log



weathered gray wood.

Berries and Blossoms



A few of the early bloomers are now forming berries.

Dead Manzanita Branches



lend a ghostly air to the landscape.

Manzanita Berries



close enough to see the sticky film on them.

Manzanita



Laden with berries, the manzanita leans west.

Manzanita



with new spring growth.

Close Up



of the pale pink bell-shaped manzanita blossoms.

An Early Bloom



Certain manzanitas have put forth early blooms even though the berries remain.

Manzanita



Grey green against rusty red. The coyotes couldn't reach this bunch.

More Berries of Summer



Still on the manzanita.

Tiny Pink Bells



of manzanita flowers.

Hanging Bark



peels off the manzanita.

Tiny Pink Bells



appear as manzanita bursts into bloom.

Winter Blooms



There is always something blooming.

Holiday Color



Shining red after the rain.

Bark Curls



The bark is peeling as winter approaches.

Manzanita After Rain



The bark reddens in contrast to the gray green leaves.

Seasonal Stalwart



Berries dropping and bark peeling, the manzanita provides a strong finish to the summer.

Manzanita



Berries on the ground for the taking.

Trunks that Bend and Curl



Not sure if this is due to wind or competing plants that have been removed.