Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black'

Also Known As

Green on Black Manzanita
Hooker's Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

8a-10b

Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black' plant details

Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees 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, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: understory, wiry stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus Introduction. This compact clone from the Huckleberry Hill area of California's Monterey County is another in a great series of this most useful garden shrub. To only 18" high and wide, with particularly round, shiny green foliage and abundant, small pink flowers in late winter. Tolerant of both sand and clay, these like a bit of summer drought but are not incredibly happy over 100 F in particularly hot inland places. Works well as an understory to a larger arctostaphylos or as a fine ground cover where the leaf form and the wiry blackish stem can be seen. Frost hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos hookeri 'Green on Black'

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
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant