Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray'

Also Known As

Nevin's Gray Manzanita

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-10b

Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray' plant details

Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring and 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 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 seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: mahogany stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named by Cistus Nursery, but actually introduced via a batch of seedlings from the infamous horticulturist Nevin Smith. Native to fossilized sand dunes just east of Morrow Bay in south central California, these pearly gray leaved, mahogany-stemmed, pale pink flowered beauties mound to about 3 to 5 ft wide, this selection remaining particularly compact and silvery. Can also be lightly trimmed. If you do not own a fossilized sand dune, then any well-drained soil will do. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8. Careful with summer water.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray' plant

How to Grow Arctostaphylos morroensis 'Nevin's Gray'

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