Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

Also Known As

Point Reyes Kinnikinnick
Point Reyes Pinemat Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 48"-72"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes' plant details

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 48 IN - 72 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This wonderfully vigorous, spreading, dense ground cover becomes a mat 6-12" tall while spreading as wide as 6-10 feet! With dark green leaves and small urn-shaped, pink flowers followed by showy mahogany berries. A wonderful plant for banks and rock walls; adaptable, does well in regular garden conditions. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Point Reyes' is super-tough with superb heat and drought tolerance. Spreading, mat-forming evergreen shrub; thick, dark green, rounded and trailing-to-arching, snake-like branches and small, leathery leaves. It grows from 1.5' tall and 4-6' wide. Great in full sun on the coast or with a little shade inland, it produces sweet clusters of small bell-shaped, pearly white to pale pink flowers blooming mid-Spring followed by red berries late summer to fall. Flowers attract bees; fruits are eaten by birds; in winter the foliage turns a beautiful russet bronze-red. Beautiful in foundation plantings, rock gardens or mixed borders. CULTIVARS such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, they do not play a part in the native ecology but work beautifully in a garden. Bees and butterflies love the dense clusters of flowers and birds enjoy the small fruits. ?Point Reyes? manzanita is a horticultural selection of A. uva-ursi originating from cuttings found in Point Reyes, Marin County in 1949. The Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Garden introduced Arctostaphylos uva-ursi ?Point ReYes? in 1956.

By: The Watershed Nursery

This form from California tolerates heat and drought better than usual. Planting this all over western Washington instead of 'Massachusetts' would be a grand idea. t's not as cold hardy as the other forms, but still handles at least 0 °F without any trouble, and perhaps lower.

By: The Desert Northwest

Garden photo gallery of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes' flower, foliage by Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'

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