Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon]

Also Known As

Hairy Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-8'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon] plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds and hummingbirds. 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 [Dungeness Canyon]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon]

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

This is from the same area as “Hairy Monster,” up the Dungeness Canyon at 3,200' in the Olympic Mountains. It was from a nice compact plant with cute, rounded leaves and nice blue green color.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon]

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