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I like how he points out the texture of the bark. It's extremely smooth, and cool to the touch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctostaphylos

interesting. I have manzanitas all over my property up here in Anza, CA. Their bark isn't smooth though. It's rough and it peels off in thin papery strips everywhere.

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