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    Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

    Also Known As

    • Arctostaphylos x 'Sunset'
    • Sunset Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 5'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Arctostaphylos 'Sunset' plant details

    Arctostaphylos 'Sunset' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter cream and pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies 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, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, peeling bark, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An extremely handsome manzanita named for the 50th anniversary of Sunset Magazine in 1977. The shiny, evergreen, dense foliage emerges orange-red before maturing army green, with stems and leaf margins outlined in fine, white hairs. If seen through the dense foliage, the mature bark is a cinnamon brown that shreds off to reveal the new honey-brown under layer. An easy going shrub, very tolerant of heat and drought. Once established Sunsets require little to no supplemental summer water and are verticillium wilt resistant.

    By: Forestfarm

    This hybrid from Monterey was named for its rather colorful new growth -- emerging orange/red, changing to olive-green, the leaf edges dusted in white. White flowers, red berries, and cinnamon-red bark that peels over time. 4-45ft x 4-6 ft; and larger with great age, tip prune to limit growth. can be trained as a short tree form or kept low with pruning. Sun, good drainage and little summer water once established. Frost hardy to 5F, USDA zone 7b.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This selection of a natural hybrid of A. pajaroensis and A. hookeri has proven to be one of the most reliable and easily grown manzanitas in cultivation. Growing vigorously to 6' (taller eventually) with equal spread, it has smooth red bark, apple-green leaves on white stems, and amazing bronzy new growth. It is at home in any sunny garden with well drained soil, and while it prefers a period of summer drought, it can handle a little bit of occasional irrigation. Hardy to around 5 °F.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Fantastic hybrid Manzanita that just brings it all. New growth emerges reddish orange and ages to a pleasant olive green. The leaves are touched on the edges with a dusting of white. Great mahogany peeling bark and small white bell flowers in late winter, Drought tolerant and good drainage.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    A 4'-5' irregular shrub with dark green leaves. The bark will peel off in time, making an excellent display year round.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Sunset develops shaggy bark as it matures and the rounded green leaves begin life as coppery-orange buds. 6' tall x 8' wide in 8 years.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Sunset' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Sunset'

    • 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
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    aka Arctostaphylos densiflora 'Sentinel', Sentinel Manzanita

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 5'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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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