Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan'

Also Known As

Arctostaphylos x 'Martha Ewan'
Hybrid Manzanita

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Profuse clusters of small white bell-flowers with a pink blush adorn this gray-green, dense, low shrub. In summer the flowers are followed by surprisingly large red berries. "Martha Ewan' is a selection coming from the Oregon coastal town of Manzanita! It's happy in full sun OR partial shade and doesn't mind a bit more water as long as the soil is very well-draining. 2' T x 8' W; evergreen. Minimum temperature: -5°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Named by Paul and Greg from Xera Nursery. They found this low growing plant (2’x5’) on the gravesite of Martha Ewan. This hardy, attractive shrub will add pretty structure in any garden.

By: Gossler Farms

This superior form of our native hybrid manzanita was selected from the north Oregon Coast by Xera Plants. Its main features are a neat and compact appearance, exceptionally large fruit, and (apparently in our experience) excellent resistance to leaf spot. Dimensions listed by Xera are 30" tall by 5' wide, but it is likely to be slow-growing. It should handle a little shade and temperatures to at least 0°F.

By: The Desert Northwest

A selection from the N Oregon coast near the town of Manzanita appropriately enough. Low growing to 3' and spreading wider with pink/white flowers followed by attractive berries. A very classy groundcover type shrub for a drier well-drained site and seldom available.