Arctostaphylos x media [Sequim]

Also Known As

Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 60"-84"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Arctostaphylos x media [Sequim] plant details

Arctostaphylos x media [Sequim] 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 - bright 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 x media [Sequim]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 60 IN - 84 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos x media [Sequim]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright 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

Another excellent form, this one is also vigorous, and it is much greyer than average. In fact, this one looks the least like the other forms, causing me to suspect it may be another non-native species or hybrid - but nothing else fits either, so I'll go with this for now. It forms a low, dense mound to about 18” high and spreading 7' across. I surreptitiously pilfered these cuttings from a Sequim park. But I promise never to do it again. -10 to -20 °F.

By: The Desert Northwest

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos x media [Sequim] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos x media [Sequim]

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright 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