Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road]

Also Known As

Hairy Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-10'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road] plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring white 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 2 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road]

USDA Zones: 7a - 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, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Collected at about 4,200' above Deer Park Road, this probably represents the highest possible altitude for this species in the Olympic Mountains, or close to it. At that altitude the plants formed low mats under 2' tall, but they would probably grow to the usual size of 8 - 10' in gardens.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos columbiana [Deer Park Road]

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant