Arctostaphylos viscida 'Sweet Adinah'

Also Known As

Sweet Adinah Manzanita
Whiteleaf Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6b-10a

Arctostaphylos viscida 'Sweet Adinah' plant details

Arctostaphylos viscida 'Sweet Adinah' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. 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 viscida 'Sweet Adinah'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, distinctive bark, peeling bark, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos viscida 'Sweet Adinah'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon and Northern California, this native manzanita has mahogany bark and white flowers with a pink blush — really lovely. Evergreen; 5' x 5'; well-drained soil; summer dry.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos viscida 'Sweet Adinah' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos viscida 'Sweet Adinah'

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