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    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.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Martha Ewan'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • wind tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel'

    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
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Sentinel' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn'

    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
    Photo of Arctostaphylos x densiflora 'Howard McMinn' by Debbie Ballentine
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    Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'

    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
    Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths' flower, foliage by Paul Furman, Bay Natives
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts'

    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
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Massachusetts' foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact'

    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
    Photo of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Wood's Compact' foliage, form by plant lust
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