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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.

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • 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
Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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
Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine
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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
Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' flower, foliage by Paul Furman, Bay Natives
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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
Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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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
Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' foliage, form by plant lust
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