Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem'

Also Known As

Red Stem Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6b-10b

Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem' plant details

Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies 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, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in winter
Uses: red stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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

Zn 6. Upright green foliage on red stems.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

These vigorous plants represent a lovely clone of A. manzanita and A. patula found, in this case, near Whiskey Town Lake in northern California. Vigorous and upright, to 6-8' tall, with upheld, shiny leaves on stems that are, indeed, red, and the palest of pink flowers in winter and early spring. Given their source at a moderate elevation of only about 300', this form is more adapted to gardens at low elevation. Best given well-drained, mineral soil, full sun to dappled shade, and care with summer garden water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6b.

By: Cistus Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem'

Photo of Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem' buds, foliage, stem by Andesite Native Plant Nursery

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By: Andesite Native Plant Nursery

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Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos 'Red Stem'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
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