Arctostaphylos x cinerea [Endless Winter] IB333

Also Known As

Ashy Manzanita

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 16'-20'
W: 12'-15'

planting zones

5b-9b

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Arctostaphylos x cinerea [Endless Winter] IB333 plant details

Arctostaphylos x cinerea [Endless Winter] IB333 is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring 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 x cinerea [Endless Winter] IB333

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 FT - 15 FT - wide, 16 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos x cinerea [Endless Winter] IB333

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
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

Traveling the wilds of northern California, I found a spectacular, huge manzanita with very blue foliage. I almost forgot about it, though, when I found this plant in the same area: an even larger tree, at least 16' tall, with large (2”) silvery leaves contrasting splendidly with the deep red trunk and branches, and very large, dark red fruit. Of course, now that I have rooted the cuttings and grown them on in pots, they have all turned green. But I am confident that once the plants are in the ground and larger, silver will be back. This collection will appreciate perfectly drained soil with absolutely no summer water. Coming from near the town of Mt. Shasta, at an elevation of about 2,600', it ought to be cold hardy to at least -15 °F.