Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form

Also Known As

Monterey Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form plant details

Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Coming from the central California coast near Monterey, this attractive species combines the smooth red-brown bark for which manzanitas are revered with very fine textured foliage (as manzanitas go). The leaves of this form are green with a grayish cast, and in spring the plant is covered in little white bell-shaped flowers. Vigorous and easy to grow, it will form a low shrub to 3' or 4' tall and at least 6' wide. This one can even tolerate a little shade provided it has good drainage. An excellent choice for the Puget Sound area (but then, most manzanitas are!). Hardy to around 5 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos hookeri UCSC form

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