Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Ione Snow'

Also Known As

Ione Snow Manzanita

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-14'
W: 10'-12'

planting zones

7b-10b

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Ione Snow' plant details

Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Ione Snow' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue 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 - mostly 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, 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 'Ione Snow'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 12 FT - 14 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and winter
Uses: distinctive bark

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Ione Snow'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the foothills southeast of Sacramento comes this 12-14', graceful, miniature tree with mahogany-red bark, gray-green leaves, and white flowers December through February. One of the easiest manzanitas to grow in all but the heaviest of soils. Full to part sun. Best to watch summer water --eg, not too much. Great for winter pollinators. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7b.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Ione Snow' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos manzanita 'Ione Snow'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant