Manzanita

A plein air watercolor painting of Manzanita. Painted on location at Big Bear Lake, CA. Manzanita is a common name for many species of the... more

by Dale Jackson

Title

Manzanita

Artist

Dale Jackson

Medium

Painting - Watercolor On Paper

Description

A plein air watercolor painting of Manzanita. Painted on location at Big Bear Lake, CA. "Manzanita is a common name for many species of the genus Arctostaphylos. They are evergreen shrubs or small trees present in the chaparral biome of western North America, where they occur from southern British Columbia and Washington to California, Arizona and New Mexico in the United States, and throughout Mexico. They are characterized by smooth, orange or red bark and stiff, twisting branches. There are 106 species of manzanita, 95 of which are found in the Mediterranean climate and colder mountainous regions of California, ranging from ground-hugging coastal and mountain species to small trees up to 20 feet (6m) tall. Manzanitas bloom in the winter to early spring and carry berries in spring and summer. The berries and flowers of most species are edible." (wiki)

Uploaded

March 17th, 2015