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Arctostaphylos viscida [Rogue Valley]

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Arctostaphylos viscida [Rogue Valley] plant details

Arctostaphylos viscida [Rogue Valley] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies 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. 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 viscida [Rogue Valley]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos viscida [Rogue Valley]

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
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

In our never ending quest to bring more western natives to light, this beautiful native of California and southern Oregon, probably the subspecies pulchella, was collected from robust specimens in Oregon's Rogue Valley growing to 8-10' with striking silver-blue leaves, mahogany bark, and winter/spring flowers of shell to coral pink followed by warm orange fruit in autumn. Attractive to wild life, especially bears ... oh well. Who wouldn't love it? Requirements includes the need for well-drained soil, toasty dry summers, and sun, lots of sun. Otherwise, frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6. Get you one!

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos viscida [Rogue Valley] plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos viscida [Rogue Valley]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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