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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
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
Garden photo gallery of Arctostaphylos virgata
By: National Park Service
This work has been released into the public domain by its author.
View Original PhotoGardening 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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Arctostaphylos for your garden
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
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
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
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
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
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