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    Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

    Also Known As

    • Dr. Hurd Manzanita

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' plant details

    Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter white flowers emerge followed by red 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 and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: distinctive bark, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    15' and tree-like with upward branching, large pale green leaves, and dark mahogany-red bark. Clusters of white flowers in late winter are followed by red berries in fall. Best used away from the coast in gardens with good air circulation. Hardy to 10F. A Saratoga Horticultural Foundation selection.

    By: Native Sons

    Fast growing, tree-like, upright with open canopy. Classic dark red bark. Late winter clusters of white blooms. Spring berries. Perfect focal point for a garden, or along a dry creek bed.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Lovely, robust hybrid from the Sonoma Valley with 2-3" rounded leaves, light olive-green, and pearly white flowers February - April, sometimes earlier. Large shrub to small tree, to 8-10', easily trimmed as a standard. Exquisite cinnamon bark! Fast growing in full sun. Tolerant of summer water but not much. USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd' plant

    How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Dr. Hurd'

    • 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
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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