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Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

Also Known As

Louis Edmunds Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' plant details

Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by 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, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos bakeri 'Louis Edmunds'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Handsome ever-gray-green foliage on deep, rich, purplish-brown trunks showcase clusters of pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring. Flowers are enjoyed by hummingbirds and red-orange berries are especially appreciated by Cedar Waxwings and Robins. 8 -10' tall and 6 -8' wide, an upright manzanita native to Sonoma Co. Rare.Occasionally water deeply. Minimum temperature: 0°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

6' tall and upright with small gray-green leaves and bright red, showy berries.

By: Native Sons

Another great Manzanita ... evergreen with round, gray-green leaves and smooth, burgundy-purple bark on a shrub to about 6 ft tall by 4 ft wide. Clear pink blossoms in spring are followed by dusky red berries. Best in full sun and average soil. Tolerant of summer drought once established. Great on neglected slopes and hillsides. Cold hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

A magnificent plant, great as a focal point. Unique greyish-green leaves. Deep pink flowers turn into vibrant, bird-attracting, berries. Hardy to 15-20°.

By: Cactus Jungle

Yet another stellar Manzanita selection. These have to be the penultimate evergreen shrubs for our area - I mean we have native ones for goodness sake so let's expand the palette a bit with some superior selections. Lovely pink flowers and rich red-brown bark. Dry and good drainage.

By: Far Reaches Farm

You've always wanted a shrub with a purple trunk, and now, at last, your dreams can come true! That's right, this manzanita has smooth bark with a distinct purple coloration. But wait; there's more! It also has dusky green-grey leaves, and pink flowers followed by reddish berries! And, if you call right now, we'll throw in a rugged, contorted growth habit. Like most manzanitas, this will appreciate a mostly sunny site with excellent drainage and no summer irrigation once established. Hardy to about 5 °F.