Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri

Also Known As

Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri plant details

Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri 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, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This natural hybrid from California combines the rugged character of our native hairy manzanita with the more graceful habit of A. hookeri. The foliage color is closer to the grayish A. columbiana, but the leaves are smaller and it has a more spreading habit. White spring flowers are followed by red berries. Interestingly, it seems to be much more resistant to disease and leaf spotting than A. columbiana, making it an excellent garden subject for the Pacific Northwest, even in wetter areas as long as drainage is good. Hardy to about 0 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos columbiana x hookeri

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
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant