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    Arctostaphylos virgata

    Also Known As

    • Bolinas Manzanita
    • Marin Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Arctostaphylos virgata plant details

    Arctostaphylos virgata is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, average, 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 virgata

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos virgata

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This 'Southern Form' of A. columbiana is another excellent and easily grown garden plant. Having a rather open habit and long-ish (for a manzanita), green leaves, it has the same basic uses as A. columbiana, and it may be somewhat more vigorous in gardens. Hardy to about 5 °F. Bright green leaves, red bark. California.

    By: The Desert Northwest

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos virgata plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos virgata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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