Arctostaphylos columbiana [Dungeness Canyon]
Also Known As
- Hairy Manzanita
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-8'
- W: 5'-10'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
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
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
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
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
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
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
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
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