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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    Also Known As

    • Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel'
    • Sentinel Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 5'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' plant details

    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by green and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 7. Gray-green foliage. Very heavy bloomer.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    One of our favorite manzanitas with dark mahogany bark, felted new growth aging to deep green, pink flowers in spring, and little green berries in summer. A great evergreen shrub (to 5' high and wide) for a slope or a well-drained sunny spot. Can be tipped to encourage dense growth. Hardy to 5 °F - mid USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This popular selection of a northern California native forms an upright shrub to 6' tall and as wide, perhaps larger over time. Dark leaves and smooth red-brown bark are offset by generous clusters of pink flowers that cover the plant in spring. Relatively easy to grow, it is not afflicted with leaf spots or other ailments, but it does require perfect drainage and no summer water except in the hottest climates. For full sun; hardy to 5 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Usually a prolific late winter bloomer with blush pink urn-like flowers Sentinel creates a 6' x 8' mound. Prune off lower branches to reveal the inner structure.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This hardy California native has deep green evergreen leaves on a 5-6' shrub. The bark will peel off revealing a coppery orange under bark. Has been hardy to 0⁰ F with good drainage.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    aka Howard McMinn Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-7'

    Width: 5'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine
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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    aka Arctostaphylos x 'Austin Griffiths', Austin Griffiths Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' flower, foliage by Paul Furman, Bay Natives
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts', Common Bearberry, Kinnikinick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-12"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

    aka Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Dwarf', Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Red', Wood's Compact Kinnikinick, Wood's Dwarf Kinnikinnick, Wood's Dwarf Manzanita, Wood's Red Kinnikinnick

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Arctostaphylos catalinae

    aka Santa Catalina Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos catalinae foliage by Stan Shebs
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